12 Types of Ice Cream Around the World
If you enjoy ice cream, you will love sampling all its famous varieties from exotic lands.
In Thailand, a street snack of rolled ice cream takes just minutes to make.
In Taiwan, “Snow Cream” comes in super-thin strips with plenty of fresh toppings.
India’s creamy “Kulfi” ice cream comes on a stick, while Iran’s “Faloodeh” is a flavorful mix of frozen noodles and juices.
In Turkey, try delicious “Dondurma” ice cream after watching sellers stretch it out like taffy.
Chewy Japanese “Mochi”, or ice cream wrapped in rice dough, makes a handy, satisfying snack.
Italy’s traditional, thick ice cream, “Gelato”, offers intense flavor.
In the Sicily region, “Granita” —refreshing flavored ice—is also on the menu.
Other European treats, such as “Italian Ice” and “Sorbet”, contain no dairy ingredients, so they have a lighter, fruitier taste.
In the U.S., people often reach for soft-serve ice cream cones or soft yogurt for a summer snack.