Ice cream is a frozen dessert made with milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings. It is typically churned to incorporate air, resulting in a smooth and creamy texture.

Gelato is churned at a slower speed than ice cream, resulting in a denser and richer texture. It also typically contains less air than ice cream, making it more dense and flavorful.

Sorbet is a frozen dessert made with fruit, sugar, and water. It is typically made without milk or cream, making it a lighter and more refreshing option.

Sherbet contains more milk than sorbet, resulting in a creamier texture. It is also typically churned at a slower speed, resulting in a denser texture.

Frozen yogurt is a frozen dessert made with yogurt, milk, and sugar. It is typically lower in fat and calories than ice cream, making it a healthier option.

Frozen yogurt contains less fat than ice cream, making it a healthier option. It is also typically made with live cultures, which can provide probiotic benefits.

Soft serve is a frozen dessert made with cream, sugar, and flavorings. It is typically served in a cone or cup, and has a softer, more airy texture than ice cream.

Soft serve is served at a warmer temperature than ice cream, which makes it softer and easier to scoop. It is also typically made with more air, resulting in a lighter texture.

Semifreddo is a frozen dessert made with a combination of ice cream and sorbet. It is typically served in a loaf pan or mold, and has a smooth and creamy texture.

Semifreddo is made with a combination of ice cream and sorbet, resulting in a lighter and more refreshing texture than ice cream. It is also typically served at a slightly warmer temperature.

Affogato is a frozen dessert made by pouring hot coffee or espresso over a scoop of ice cream. It is a popular dessert in Italy and is often served as a digestif after a meal.

Affogato is made with a scoop of ice cream, while iced coffee is simply coffee that is chilled and served over ice. Affogato also typically has a higher caffeine content, as the hot coffee or espresso extracts the caffeine from the ice cream.

Zuccotto is a frozen dessert made by layering ice cream, sorbet, and sponge cake in a mold. It is typically served in a dome shape and is a popular dessert in Italy.

Zuccotto is made with a mold, while tiramisu is typically made in a baking dish. Zuccotto also typically has a higher caffeine content, as it is made with coffee-flavored ice cream or sorbet.

Granita is a frozen dessert made by shaving ice and flavoring it with syrup or fruit. It is a popular dessert in Italy and is often served as a refreshing treat on a hot day.