A global ranking of the top 50 frozen desserts has placed a traditional British favourite, clotted cream ice cream, in first position, ahead of internationally renowned options such as Italian gelato.The list was compiled by the food guide Taste Atlas, based on user ratings of popular frozen desserts from around the world.

The winning dessert, strongly associated with Cornwall and widely enjoyed across the United Kingdom, is described as a rich and creamy ice cream made using Cornish milk, eggs and clotted cream, giving it a distinctive velvety texture and flavour.

It can be served in various forms, often with additional flavourings such as vanilla, and is sometimes topped with extra clotted cream for added indulgence.Italian gelato performed strongly overall, occupying several positions within the top ten, with pistachio ranked particularly highly among flavours.

Other notable entries included Turkish dondurma, known for its chewy texture, American frozen custard, Indian kulfi, and Peruvian cremola-style fruit-based ice desserts.

The list also featured a wide variety of international sweets such as South Korean shaved ice desserts, French parfait and American sundaes, reflecting the global diversity of frozen treats.

Despite the British dessert’s top ranking, reactions online were mixed, with some users expressing scepticism and arguing that more traditional favourites like gelato or Viennetta deserved the top spot.

The ranking also coincided with a period of unusually warm weather in the UK, during which supermarket ice cream sales surged significantly, highlighting the seasonal popularity of frozen desserts.The article also notes the inclusion of other British desserts in the list, such as the knickerbocker glory, which ranked within the top 50.