“Dessert introduced to the U.S. in the 1780s, after Thomas Jefferson discovered it in France” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VANILLAICECREAM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Dessert introduced to the U.S. in the 1780s, after Thomas Jefferson discovered it in France”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 31, 2026, where it runs at 14 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.