Q. What are ice cream cups called?

Answer

Parfait cups, like sundae cups, are see-through, allowing diners to view their ice cream and toppings while they eat. The most frequent parfait cup sizes are 9 ounces (usually used for medium-sized parfaits) and 12 ounces (typically used for large parfaits). The Dixie Cup was originally called the "Health Kup," but it was renamed in 1919 after the Dixie Doll line produced by Alfred Schindler's New York factory. Due to its continued success, the firm, which had previously gone by several names, eventually changed its name to the Dixie Cup Corporation and established a production facility in Wilson, Pennsylvania.