Italian ices
Fruity frozen desserts
Italian ices are frozen desserts made from water, sugar, and fruit flavoring—similar to sorbet but with a coarser, more granular texture.
Sold from carts and shops, they're associated with summer treats in American cities, particularly in Italian-American neighborhoods: We stopped for Italian ices after the game.
Also called Italian ice in the singular, or water ice in some regions.
Frozen flavored dessert
- shaved iceFlavored frozen dessert
- granitaSemi-frozen flavored ice
- sno-coneFlavored crushed ice treat
- slushieFlavored crushed ice drink
snow cone · lemon ice · pushcart · street vendor · summertime · boardwalk · fair · carnival
Acidic yellow citrus
- cherryRed stone fruit
- blue raspberryInvented confection flavor
- watermelonVine fruit with red flesh
- mangoSouth Asian stone fruit
strawberry · rainbow · grape · orange · coconut · pineapple · lime · passion fruit
Frozen or unfriendly
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- slushySemi-melted and wet
- granularMade of tiny particles
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
chunky · flaky · frozen · crunchy · coarse · fine · scraped · shaved
Containing much sweetener
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- flavoredGiven added taste
- artificialMade, not natural
- naturalNot artificially produced
cane sugar · high fructose · sweetened · tart · tangy · sour · pucker · intense
water ice
Frozen flavored dessert
- shaved iceFlavored frozen dessert
- granitaSemi-frozen flavored ice
- sno-coneFlavored crushed ice treat
slushie · snow cone · lemon ice · pushcart · street vendor · summertime · boardwalk · fair · carnival · paper cup
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
- cherryRed stone fruit
- blue raspberryInvented confection flavor
- watermelonVine fruit with red flesh
mango · strawberry · rainbow · grape · orange · coconut · pineapple · lime · passion fruit · green apple
icy
Frozen or unfriendly
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- slushySemi-melted and wet
- granularMade of tiny particles
smooth · chunky · flaky · frozen · crunchy · coarse · fine · scraped · shaved · scooped
sugary
Containing much sweetener
- syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
- flavoredGiven added taste
- artificialMade, not natural
natural · cane sugar · high fructose · sweetened · tart · tangy · sour · pucker · intense · bright
Italian icesgelato
Italian frozen dessert
ice cream · soft serve · frozen custard · mousse · semifreddo
Italian icescheesecake
Cream-filled dessert, crumb crust
chocolate lava cake · tiramisu · crème brûlée · bread pudding · pecan pie
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