Ice cream is always a popular favorite when it comes to serving dessert after dinner, and these wonderfully inventive ice cream recipes are a great way for you to spice up your sugary treats into something your guests will truly enjoy.
The wide variety of ice cream flavors and toppings can have you choosing a different one every day, but why go for the ordinary run-of-the-mill options when you can transform your ice cream treats into unique shapes and designs not necessarily associated with these scrumptious desserts? These ice cream inventions include everything from those that are infused with breakfast food items to those that include alcoholic beverages.
If you're looking to serve up some deliciously out-of-the-ordinary ice cream desserts, then these inventive creations are sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth.
60 Inventive Ice Cream Recipes
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DIY Frozen Treats
Instructables Editor Scoochmaroo Makes Her Own DIY Drumsticks
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Animated Bovine Branding
Dynamic Chilly Moo Packaging Promotes the Delectable Qualities of Dairy
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Satorial Frozen Treat Editorials
The AnOther Magazine 'Ice-Cream Fashion' Article Looks Delicious
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Blazing Frozen Confections
These Flaming Baked Alaska Cupcakes Will Make Your Guests' Jaws Drop
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Peculiar Chilled Desserts
The Avocado Sorbet Takes Five Minutes to Make & Even Less Time to Devour
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Heavenly Hybrid-Layered Treats
The Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a Dessert Within a Dessert
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Dual Dessert Confections
This DIY Soft Serve Birthday Cake is a Sugary Overload
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Tricolored Hoagie Treats
'The Food in My Beard' Ice Cream Sandwiches are Hybrid Desserts
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Edible Ice Cream Moons
The Ice Moon by Doshi Levien for Häagen-Dazs is Delectable
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Cold-Curing Ice Cream
With its Unusual Ingredients, Influenza Sorbet Will Clean Out Your Sinuses
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Cereal-Infused Sundaes
This Lucky Charms Ice Cream Recipe is a Kid-Friendly Treat
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Crass Creamy Treats
Ben & Jerry's Announce New Flavor: Schweddy Balls Ice Cream
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Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies
The Kevin and Amanda Dessert is Drenched in Ooey Gooey Deliciousness
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Frozen Fruity Cereal Treats
The Boo Berry Ice Cream Recipe is Sure to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
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Faux Frozen Treats
These Dripless Ice Cream Cone Macarons are a Playful Take on the French Dessert
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Chilled Chocolate Bar Pastries
The Candy Ice Cream Cake Will Gleefully Surprise Your Taste Buds
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Caviar Yogurt Parfaits
This Colorful Dish Offers a New Twist On a Tasty Treat
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Fashion-Flavored Ice Cream
Racked Ben & Jerry's Competition Churned Out Scrumptious Couture Humor
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Whipped Minty Frosted Treats
The Mint Chocolate Cupcake Cones are a Little Bite of Christmas
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Cone-Concealed Confections
These Ice Cream Cake Pops Are the Perfect No-Melt Treat
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Decoy Ice Pop Molds
The Tovolo Ice Cream Pop Molds are Cleverly Cute
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Cereal Frozen Treats
MilkMade Ice Cream Launches Two Flavors Made with Sugary Breakfast Cereals
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Serial Killer Ice Cream
The Stoyn Horror Movie Popsicles are Scarily Delicious
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Cerebral Inebriation Illustrations
This Nelson Balaban 'XTC' Painting Will Have Your Brain Melting
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Pop Culture Ice Creams
Jon Defreest Creates Spoof Ben and Jerry's Flavors
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Ice Cream S'more Desserts
The Cakies Ultimate Campfire Treat Will Satisfy
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Curious Cone-Topped Desserts
The Mint Chocolate Chip Cake Updates the Ice Cream Truck Favorite
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Boozy Cream-Topped Cakes
The Limoncello Float Cupcake is the Perfect Grownup Treat
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Decadent Doggie Desserts
The Bear and the Rat Frozen Yogurt is a Savory Treat for Pups
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Stimulating Summer Smoothies
The Fresh Mint & Watermelon Soda Float is Refreshing & Fruity
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Cool Creamy Cinema Snacks
Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream Delivers the Flavor of the Theatre
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Frozen Burger-Inspired Desserts
The Carl's Jr. Ice Cream Brrrger is Looks Savory But is Sugary
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Frozen Yogurt Fruit Sandwiches
The 'Make the Best of Everything' Kiwi Treat is a Healthy Snack
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Flavorful DIY Dessert Holders
Joy the Baker's 'Dark Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cones' are Eclectic
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Frozen Alcoholic Desserts
Joy the Baker's 'Cherry Bourbon Ice Cream' Merges Booze With Sweets
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Rockstar Rendition Sweets
The Chunky Elvis Ice Cream is a Savory Spin on This Iconic Sandwich
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Iced TV Star Treats
Ben & Jerry's Concept 'Ron Swanson's All the Bacon and Eggs You Have' Dessert
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Frozen Cream Truffles
The Cupcakes and Cashmere 'Strawberry Bonbons' Are Chilled
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Bold Breakfast Ice-Cream
The Fat Duck Restaurant Serves Bacon and Egg Dessert
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Ice Cream Curling Stones
28'18" Moment is a Container Filled with Haagen-Dazs Treats
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Crunchy Peanut Brittle Pops
This Oh Nuts! Frozen Dessert is a Delectable Option
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Pint-Sized Sundaes
These Banana Split Bites Will Keep You Snacking Sensibly
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Ice Cream-Inspired Confections
These Banana Split Cupcakes are a Tasty Update of the Diner Classic
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Meat-Injected Frozen Treats
The Philadelphia CheeseSteak Ice Cream is Sweet and Savoury
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Savory Salt-Infused Frozen Treats
Challenge Your Taste Palette With the Miso Ramen Ice Cream
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Alcohol Ice Cream Shakes
The 'How Sweet It Is' Dark Chocolate Bourbon Cherry Soda Float is Deadly
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Unexpected Frozen Feasts
The Carl's Jr. Ice Cream Brrger is Deceptive
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Manly Man Desserts
'Mammoth Supply Company' Brings Out the Macho in You
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Fiery Frozen Desserts
The Sriracha Ice Cream Sandwiches Revolutionize Savory & Sweet Combinations
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DIY Dessert Sandwiches
These Homemade Black Plum Ice Cream Sandwiches are Refreshingly Yummy
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Alcohol-Infused Frozen Treats
Wine Ice Cream by Mercer's Dairy May Get Some Light Drinkers Buzzed
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Frozen Green Tea Bites
The Japanese Ice Cream Cookies Are Refreshing
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Frost-Free Freezers
'Slips' Icephobic Coating Eliminates Ice Buildup in Cold Temperatures
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Slacker Dairy Desserts
The Big Lebowski Ice Cream is the Treat for those Living Life Easy
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Caramelized Frozen Fruit Desserts
Enjoy This Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream With a Slice of Pumpkin Pie
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Sundae-Inspired Birthday Cakes
The Banana Split Ice Cream Cake is as Good as it Sounds
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Savory Ice Cream Archives
Italy Receives the World's Very First Gelato Museum
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Saucy Italian Frozen Desserts
The Pizza Ice Cream Makes Eating Cold Pizza Faster and Easier
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Spicy Java Creamy Desserts
The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream is an Addictive Treat
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Ice Cream Truck Cocktails
These Creamsicle Mimosas are Sinfully Sweet Brunch Companions
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Milky Way Ice Cream Takes After the Namesake Candy Bar in Frozen Form
Dessert-Like Multi-Benefit Balms
Breeze Balm's Ice Cream Collection Shares Sweet Multi-Use Balms
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Edible Ice Cream Spoons
The Ministop Edible Spoon Offers an Alternative to Disposable Utensils
Japanese-Inspired Ice Creams
Kōri Ice Cream Makes Novel Flavors Like Tofu Vanilla and Genmaicha
Hot Cocoa Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Cup of Cocoa Ice Cream Celebrates the Cold Weather
Decadent Ice Cream Launches
Mars Kicks Off 2023 With Three Delicious New Ice Cream Flavors
Sleep-Friendly Cookies
Nightfood's Sleep-Friendly Cookies Satifsy Evening Cravings
Delicious Liqueur Cake Ranges
Beatrice Bakery Boasts Authentic Liqueur Cakes for the Summer Months
Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars
the cheesecake factory is selling new Cheesecake Flavored Ice Cream Bars
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Nostalgic Comforting Ice Creams
"Adulting" Inspired Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Sammie Pint Flavor
Sharable Ice Cream Boxes
Double Rainbow's Ice Cream Lovers Box is Made for Treating Another
Pickle-Flavored Mochi Bites
My/Mochi Unveiled Pickle Mochi Ice Cream for National Pickle Day
Ice Cream Advent Calendars
Double Rainbow Sweetens December with 12 Days of Ice Cream
TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams
The Hungry Dad Father’s Day Tray is a Deceptive Dessert
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Expansive Ice Cream Collections
These New Magnum Ice Cream Flavors are Arriving for 2023
Cereal-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Cereal-sly Delicious Series Plays with Breakfast Flavors
Dipped Cookie Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Adds a Layer of Indulgence to Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches
Eclipse-Honoring Ice Creams
Handel's Blue Moon Ice Cream is Arriving for Two Weeks Only
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Sunset-Inspired Frozen Beverages
Dairy Queen Just Added the Summertime Sunset Twisty Misty Slush
Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Soft Serve Lamp Lighting Design
Multi-Textured Dessert Shakes
White Castle's Shake Parfaits Have Cookie or Butter Cake Bits
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Unconventional Ice Cream Flavors
Van Leeuwen Partners with the Idaho Potato Commission
Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Turkey Day Fixin’s Ice Cream is Sweet and Spiced
Exclusive 420 Ice Creams
Doobie & Morgenstern’s Collaborated on Doobie Scoobie Snacks
Indulgent At-Home Frozen Treats
These New Mars Ice Cream Products Come in Three Varieties
Sour Cream Frozen Desserts
Chipotle's Sour CREAMi Ice Cream Recipe is Tangy, Sweet and Super Rich
Cocktail-Inspired Desserts
Gü's Multi-Layered Desserts are Positioned as Indulgent Alternatives
Marshmallow-Infused Ice Creams
Blue Bunny Stuffed Puffs Ice Cream Comes in Three Varieties
S'more-Packed Ice Creams
These New Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes Focus on Toasted Marshmallows
Macaron-Studded Ice Cream Bars
Macaron Strawberry & Raspberry Ice Cream Bars Reinvent a Classic
Satiating High-Protein Ice Creams
The Myprotein High-Protein Ice Cream Comes in Three Flavors
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Automated Countertop Dessert Makers
The Ninja NC201 CREAMi Breeze Crafts Six Kinds of Treats
Pint-Sized Ice Cream Mixes
True Scoops' Ice Cream Mixes Don't Need Special Appliances
Autumn Seasonal Ice Creams
Little Debbie Rolled Out a Set of Fall-Ready Ice Cream Flavors
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
Bardinet Inspirations Recreates the Flavors of French Desserts
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Comforting Cocktail Ice Creams
Jeni's Hot Toddy Sorbet is Arriving for the Cold Winter Months
Luxe Liqueur Ice Creams
Carte D’Or Baileys Ice Cream is Arriving for the Festive Season
Hot Cocoa Ice Creams
Insomnia Cookies Debuted New Hot Cocoa Ice Cream for the Holidays
Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches
L’Original Macaron Ice Cream is a Handheld Dairy Dessert
Boozy Tropical Ice Creams
Tipsy Scoop & 100 Coconuts Collaborated on a Limited-Edition Treat
Chocolatier-Crafted Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Has a New Chocolatiers Collection for February 2023
Freeze-Dried Ice Creams
Super Garden Creates "Ice Cream That Doesn't Melt"
Apple Pie-Flavored Milkshakes
A&W Introduces the New Soft Serve 'Apple Pie Shake' for Autumn
Ice Cream Pint Coolers
Swell's Ice Cream Coolers Feature Triple-Layer Insulation Tech
Regenerative Ingredient Ice Creams
Alec’s Ice Cream is Rolling Out Nine New Flavors This Season
Allergy-Friendly Ice Cream Bites
Sunscoop's Sundrops are Bonbons with a Creamy Coconut Base
Afternoon Tea-Inspired Ice Creams
These New Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Flavors Come in Two Varieties
Potato Ice Creams
Veg of Lund Secured Swedish Patent Protection for Potato Ice Cream
Nostalgic Frozen Desserts
Snoop Dogg & Happi Co. Partnered to Create Dr. Bombay Ice Cream
Ice Cream-Flavored Iced Coffees
These New Drinks from Victor Allen’s Coffee Come in Two Flavors
Branded Dairy Recipes
Dairy Farmers of Ontario Reveals New Dairy Stats and Meal Ideas
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Cereal-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Just Unveiled Its 2024 Cereal-sly Delicious Ice Cream
Sophisticated Jello Shots
Solid Wiggles Shares Mixologist-Crafted Alcoholic Slices and Squares
Martini-Flavored Ice Creams
Proof Hard Ice Cream's Chocolate Espresso Martini Boasts 5% ABV
Cookie Dough Ice Creams
Trader Joe's Fudgy Cookie Dough Ice Cream is Extra Rich
Springtime Dessert Liqueurs
Baileys Mint Choc Milkshake is Perfect for Boozy Shakes
Soft Swirled Dessert Pints
Blue Bunny Twist Pints Bring the Soft Serve Experience Home
Caramelized Milk Ice Creams
Trader Joe's New Dulce de Leche Ice Cream is Perfect for Summer
Almond-Base Ice Creams
KLIMON's Almond Ice Cream is a Dairy-Free Delicacy
Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches
Blue Bunny & Stuffed Puffs Teamed Up to Reinvent a Campfire Classic
Peppermint Ice Cream Cookies
Crumbl has a new Peppermint Ice Cream Cookie for December
Oat-Based Ice Cream Variants
Carvel Unveils the New Oatmilk-Based Frozen Desserts Line
Seasonal Ice Cream Ranges
Publix Unveils a Set of Festive Ice Cream Flavors for the Holiday Season
Autumnal Ice Creams
The Harvest Festival Series by Salt & Straw is Full of Fall Flavors
Revived Soft Serve Desserts
Carvel Offers New Ways to Enjoy a Nostalgic Soft Serve Flavor
Asian-Inspired Cream Liqueurs
Asian Spirits Inspired Creamy Creation's New Range
Cereal-Flavored Ice Creams
Bell Bell Just Debuted a Fruity New I Heart Cereal Ice Cream
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Mexican Drink-Inspired Ice Creams
Handel's Created a Horchata Ice Cream with the Dairy Alliance
Liqueur-Infused Ice Cream Treats
LiQ x Baileys Ice Cream Pralines Combine Favorite Treats
Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars
Perry's Ice Cream Makes Super-Premium, Portion-Controlled Treats
Tradition-Themed Holiday Frozen Treats
The Elf on the Shelf Frozen Treats are Limited-Edition
Sprinkle-Packed Ice Cream Cakes
The Funfetti Ice Cream Cake is Packed with Sweet, Creamy Flavor
Veggie-Infused Ice Creams
Smugglers Ice Cream is Formulate with Beetroot or Parsnip
Artisan Chocolatier Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Chocolatiers Series Ice Creams Come in Five Flavors
Soda-Infused Ice Creams
Blue Bell Has Just Unveiled New Dr Pepper Float Ice Cream
Stuffed S’Mores Ice Creames
Trader Joe's S'Mores Ice Cream is a Perfect Summer Treat
Brownie-Inspired QSR Shakes
These Burger King Shakes Come in Two Dessert-Like Flavors
Birthday Cake Ice Creams
Marble Slab Marks 40 Years with Cookies & Cream Birthday Ice Cream Cake
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Creamsicle-Flavored Moonshines
Orange Shinesicle Cream Moonshine is a Cooling Nostalgic Treat
Absinthe Milkshakes
Peche's Adult Milkshakes are Novel and Nostalgic
Unconventional Easter Ice Creams
Devon House Unveils the Unique 'Bun & Cheese Ice Cream'
Citrusy Meringue Ice Creams
Graeter’s Lemon Meringue Pie Ice Cream is Creamy Yet Crisp
Brunch-Inspired Cream Liqueurs
Eggo Brunch in a Jar Sippin’ Cream Was Created with Sugarlands
Festive Ice Cream Bites
My/Mochi Offers Festive Flavors Ahead of the Holidays
Custard-Based Pumpkin Shakes
Freddy's Pumpkin Pie Shake is a Seasonal Fall Sipper
Cauliflower-Based Ice Creams
EatKinda Makes a Creamy Frozen Dessert with a Veggie Base
Festive Ice Cream Cakes
Dwanta's Holiday Ice Cream Cakes are Available in Naughty & Nice Flavors
Ready-to-Serve Frozen Desserts
These New Vandemoortele Desserts Come in Two Varieties
Single-Serve Gelato Cups
Luigi's Gelato Cups are Rich, Creamy and Naturally Flavored
Oat-Based Frozen Desserts
This Non-Dairy Vanilla Bean Oat Frozen Dessert is Made Without Cream
Dirty Martini Sundaes
Copinette Collaborated with Talenti on a Savory-Sweet Treat
Alcohol-Infused Ice Cream Pouches
Lotte's Coolish Debuts New Frozen Cocktail Pouches
Creamy Cold Brew Milkshakes
Marble Slad Has a New Cold Brew Ice Cream and Cold Brew Shake
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Caramel-Swirled Coffee Ice Cream
Bruster’s is Serving Up Caramel Macchiato Ice Cream This January
Fruit-Forward Pudding Ice Creams
JELL-O Banana Cream Pudding Ice Cream is at Cold Stone Creamery
Blueish Cookie-Packed Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Cookie Monster Ice Cream is Arriving for June 2023
Late-Night Ice Cream Trucks
M&M's is Celebrating National Ice Cream Sandwich Day in NYC
Deep-Fried Ice Cream Cookies
The Crumbl Fried Ice Cream Cookies Boast Sweet Ingredients
Oat Milk Ice Cream Shops
Whipped's Plant-Based Ice Cream Parlor Serves Indulgent Frozen Desserts
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Coffee-Enhanced Ice Creams
The Blue Bell Java Jolt Ice Cream is Sweet and Satisfying
Classic Dessert-Inspired Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry’s Topped is Introducing Two Familiar Flavors
Candy Bar-Themed Frozen Treats
The Cold Stone Creamery Spring Menu Includes Familiar Mix-Ins
Rainbow Sprinkle-Studded Cakes
Baskin-robbins' New Confetti Crazy Cake Has Arrived
Seasonal Cake-Flavored Ice Creams
Cold Stone Red Velvet Cake Batter Ice Cream is Here for 2023
Late-Night Ice Cream Menus
The Friendly's Late Night Value Menu Satisfies Cravings
Sake-Infused Ice Creams
Kori Sake Ice Cream Contains 3% Alcohol
Festive Mochi Bites
Bubbies Unveiled Limited-Edition Holiday Mochi Ice Cream Flavors
Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams
The Salt & Straw Thanksgiving Series is Five-Course Meal-Inspired
Traditional Malay-Inspired Ice Creams
The Onde Onde Ice Cream Blends Traditional Flavors
Limited-Edition New Year Milkshakes
These New Shake Shack Shakes Come in Two Varieties
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Has Unveiled Its Summer Picnic Series for August
Cooling Cookie Desserts
Insomnia Cookies' Cookies IN Ice Cream Line is Expanding for Summer
Sensible Autumnal Hummus Desserts
Summer Fresh Dessert Hummus Comes in Three Flavors
Peanut Butter Custard Desserts
Freddy's Just Added the New Reese's Crunchy Peanut Butter Concrete
Swirled Peanut Ice Creams
Marble Slab Creamery Just Added Peanut Butter Fudge Swirl Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Gelato Pops
Chocolove's Indulgent Gelato Pops Elevate a Classic Childhood Treat
Cinnamon Donut Ice Creams
Blue Bell Just Unveiled New Cinnamon Twist Ice Cream
Chocolaty Pie-Flavored Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry's Mousse Pie Ice Cream is Indulgent Yet Airy
Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams
Reborn Coffee's Created Frozen Treats Inspired by Mochas & Cold Brews
Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Remixes Ice Cream Sandwiches with Stroopwafel
Campfire Confection Ice Creams
Tillamook Campfire Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream is Nostalgic
Bite-Size Frozen Dessert Bars
Blue Bunny's Mini Bars Miniaturize Favorite Frozen Treats
Savory Ice Cream Treats
Milk Bar’s Seasonal Summer Offerings are Available at Bakeries Nationwide
Spiced Cinnamon Desserts
Pierre's Ice Cream Reintroduces the 'Cinnamon Ice Cream' for Consumers
Cookie-Packed Diner Shakes
The Johnny Rockets Cookie Jar Shake Features Real Ice Cream
Game-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors
Square Enix Unveils a New Dessert Collaboration with Tsun Scoops