Macaroni and cheese, cereal milk, saké, condiments and crackers are just a few of the food items that have inspired unusual ice cream flavors created to appeal to consumers with adventurous tastes. A far cry from the usual vanilla, chocolate and strawberry varieties, these unique ice cream flavors promise to challenge peoples' palates and get them to see frozen desserts in new ways.
Recently, Tyra Banks announced SMiZE Cream as her newest business venture and with it, unusual flavors like Chocolate Barbeque, a smoked chocolate ice cream with chewy brownies and roasted almonds. Other new and notable creations include Van Leeuwen's collaboration with Kraft Dinner for National Macaroni & Cheese Day and Jeni's Breakfast Ice Cream range, which includes standout flavors like Everything Bagel, which captures the essence of a perfectly seasoned bagel with a balance of sweet, salty and umami flavors.
20 Unusual Ice Cream Flavors
From Condiment-Inspired Ice Creams to Vegan Olive Oil Ice Creams:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 22, 2021 — Lifestyle
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Macaroni-Flavored Ice Creams
Van Leeuwen Created a Cheesy Kraft Dinner Ice Cream Flavor
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Chickpea-Based Frozen Desserts
SweetPea Makes Plant-Based Ice Cream with Less Fat & Calories
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Breakfast-Themed Ice Creams
Jeni's Breakfast Ice Cream Range Includes Unexpected Offerings
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Nostalgic Cereal Ice Creams
PEBBLES Created a Pair of Breakfast-Inspired Light Ice Cream Flavors
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Zucchini-Infused Ice Creams
Peekaboo's Cookie Dough Ice Cream Includes Hidden Zucchini
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Condiment-Inspired Ice Creams
Coolhaus & French's Created a Unique Ice Cream Based on Mustard
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Chip-Filled Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry's Created 'Chip Happens' with Netflix and Nailed It!
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Cereal Milk Ice Creams
Milk Bar Debuts Ice Cream Pints in Grocery Stores
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Cheese-Topped Ice Creams
Jops Creamery Serves Cooling Desserts with Shredded Cheese on Top
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Cheesy Blackberry Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry’s New Berry Sweet Mascarpone Features Cookie Pieces
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Spicy Chili Oil Sundaes
Mcdonald's China Introduced the Youpo Lazi
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Custard-Style Ice Creams
Tyra Banks' SMiZE Cream Shares a Cookie Dough Truffle Surprise
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Boba-Infused Ice Creams
Magnolia Ice Cream's Boba Ice Cream Comes in Mango & Ube
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Vegan Olive Oil Ice Creams
Wildgood Uses Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Its Frozen Desserts
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Cannabis-Inspired Ice Creams
Long Beach Creamery Created a Line of Ice Cream Called The Danks
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Cracker-Infused Ice Cream Flavors
Coolhaus and Ritz Debuted the New 'Crackers & Cream' Ice Cream
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Hemp Cookie Ice Creams
Van Leeuwen's New Ice Cream Flavor Combines Avocado, Oat Milk & Cookies
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Pancake Mochi Ice Creams
Yukimi Daifuku's Latest Dessert is a Breakfast-Ready Sweet Snack
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Cornbread-Honey Ice Creams
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams' Dessert Takes Cues from Cornbread Cookies
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Saké-Flavored Ice Creams
Mukai Brewery Debuted a New Desert Made with Saké and Ice Cream
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Chocolatey Strawberry Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ice Cream is Rich
Ice Cream-Inspired Chocolate Candies
M&M'S® Cookies & Creme Features White and Dark Chocolate
Sunscreen-Flavored Ice Creams
Carnival Cruise Line x Van Leeuwen Created an Unconventional Flavor
Sauce-Inspired Sodas
Olipop and Hidden Valley Created a Savory Four-Pack for April Fool's Day
Marshmallow-Wrapped Ice Cream Bites
An Iconic Treat Inspired Serendipity Ice Cream Bites
Snack Cake-Inspired Ice Creams
Little Debbie Ice Cream Bars Come in Four Varieties
Dessert-Inspired Ice Creams
These Häagen-Dazs Limited-Edition Ice Cream Flavors are Artisanal
Spiced Apple Ice Creams
The Apple Series by Salt & Straw Features Favorite Fall Flavors
Entrepreneur-Created Ice Cream Favors
Ben & Jerry’s Sweet Mango Memories is a Flavor with Purpose
Wintery Holiday Ice Creams
These Publix Ice Creams Come in Eight Limited-Edition Flavors
Probiotic Ice Cream Cups
Alec's Ice Cream Launched Single-Serve Chocolate-Topped Treats
Breast Milk Ice Creams
Frida's Ice Cream Made Without Any Human Milk Promotes a New Launch
Vegetal Ice Cream Collections
The Farmer's Market Series by Salt & Straw Has Fresh-Picked Flavors
Asian-Influenced Ice Creams
Sabai Creamery Makes Flavors Like Pandan Coconut & Vietnamese Coffee
Perfume-Inspired Gelato Flavors
Two Gourmands Inspired The 7 Virtues and On Third Thought Collab
Freeze-Dried Protein Ice Creams
Star Candies' Vanilla Ice Cream is Light, Crispy & Nutritious
Nostalgic Ice Cream Bars
J-Bars by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Share a Piece of Company History
Low-Sugar Protein Ice Creams
David Protein Teased a New Protein Ice Cream Product at Expo West
Frozen Candy Bar Confections
SNICKERS Peanut Butter Creamy Ice Cream Bar is Arriving in the UK
Texture-Forward Branded Ice Creams
Wells Enterprises and Ferrero Debut Three Branded Frozen Treats
Humorous Indian-Flavored Ice Creams
Deep Indian Kitchen Embarked on an April Fools’ Day Launch
Toothpaste-Flavored Ice Creams
KFC Spain and Licor del Polo Teamed Up on an Unconventional Treat
Potato-Based Ice Creams
Mr. Charlie's Mr. Fluff-Head Features an Ear-Shaped Mike Tyson Chocolate
Festive Sweet Bread Ice Creams
Jeni's Cranberry Panettone Flavor Features Brioche-Scented Custard
Honey-Sweetened Ice Creams
Ice Cream For Bears Crafts Simple, Naturally Sweetened Flavors
Floral Ice Cream Collections
The May Flowers Series by Salt & Straw Takes Cues from Blooms
Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
The Chocolatiers Series by Salt & Straw Brings People Together
Pistachio Butter Ice Creams
Alec's Ice Cream and Graza Created Ice Cream Made with EVOO
Pie-Inspired Ice Creams
The Summer Pie Series by Salt & Straw Shares Sweet & Savory Indulgences
Elevated Ice Cream-Inspired Desserts
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Boasts the Gelati Sundae
Dubai Chocolate Ice Creams
Aldi's Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Taps into a Social Media Phenomenon
Flavor Mashup Snacks
Mad Genius Snack Lab Makes Globally Inspired Bites for Gen Z & Millennials
Smoky BBQ Macaroni Meals
Kraft Mac & Cheese Smoky Barbecue is a Limited-Editon Release
Fan-Made Snack Chip Flavors
These New Lay's Chips Flavors are for the Do Us a Flavor Contest
Frozen Matcha-Flavored Ice Creams
Kit-Kat Thailand Unveils a New Matcha Ice Cream
Frozen Snack Cake Sandwiches
These Little Debbie Ice Cream Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Cereal-Steeped Ice Creams
The Cereal-sly Delicious Series by Salt & Straw Remixes Familiar Flavors
Versatile Chef-Style Condiments
Minor's Kitchen is a New At-Home Condiment Brand by Nestlé USA
Nail Polish-Inspired Cupcakes
The Gourmet Grocery Collection Inspired Baked by Melissa and essie
Artisan-Style Ice Cream Bars
The Tillamook Ice Cream Bars Come in Four Flavors
Branded Frozen Desserts
Nutella Launches Premium Hazelnut-Cocoa Ice Cream Products
Frozen Candy Bar Confections
These Candy Bar Ice Cream Products Come in Three Flavors
Jet-Black Ice Creams
Jeni's and Cj Hendry Created OPAQUE to Explore Flavor and Color
Kid-Created Freezer Treats
Jel Sert and Crayola Launched a Limited-Edition Flavor by Kids for Kids
Nostalgic Biy Milkshakes
f’real Partners with Good Humor to Launch a Customizable Beverage
Cornbread Berry Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Unveils the Seasonal Huckleberry Cornbread Pudding
Nostalgic Restaurant Ice Creams
Jeni's Ice Cream Spring Collection is Arriving with Three Flavors
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
Wood-Flavored Ice Cream
Justin Davies Shared a Viral Food Experiment with Smoked Cedar Chocolate
Ice Cream Variety Packs
Baskin-Robbins Brings More Choice Home with a New Six-Scoop Variety Pack
Campfire Ice Cream Collections
The Breyers Campfire Collection Chills a Summertime Treat
Cheesy Macaroni-Flavored Spreads
PopUp Bagels Dropped a Kraft Mac & Cream Cheese Schmear
Regional Ice Cream Desserts
These McDonald’s Japan McFlurry Desserts Come in Two Varieties
Nostalgic Vacation Ice Creams
These New Tillamook Ice Creams Come in Two Flavor Options
Indulgent Frozen Novelties
The New Häagen-Dazs Products are Made for Slowing Down and Savoring
Dessert-Flavored Popcorn Snacks
Smartfood Chocolate Caramel Embraces Cold Weather Snacking
Ice Cream-Honoring Chocolate Truffles
Montezuma Neapolitan Ice Cream Truffles Have Layered Flavors
Baking Mix-Inspired Frozen Treats
The Dairy Queen Mixing Bowl Mashup Blizzard Treat is Textural
Dubai-Style Ice Cream Creations
A Viral Treat Inspired Baskin-Robbins' Dubai Chocolate Collection
Crunchy Frozen Chocolate Bars
Snickers Crunchy Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bar is Rich
Breast Milk Ice Creams
Frida Partners with Oddfellows to Debut a New Ice Cream Flavor
Confection-Inspired Ice Creams
A Viral Chocolate Bar Inspired Gamberina Angel Hair Ice Cream
Frozen Toaster Pastry Sandwiches
The Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwiches Come in Four Flavors
Waffle-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches
Eggo Ice Cream Sandwiches Come in Three Varieties
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Brazen Full-Flavor Frozen Treats
FatBoy Ice Cream Introduced Four New Treats for Summer
Artisanal Ice Cream Bars
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Bars are Debuting in Five New Flavors
Soy Sauce Ice Creams
Banana Tree Soy Sauce Ice Cream Balances Savory, Umami and Sweet Flavors
Spring-Inspired Ice Cream Menus
These New Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream Flavors are Extra-Sweet
Plant-Based Dog Ice Creams
Langham’s Cuisine Doggy Ice Cream is Made with Real Fruits & Veg
Chip-Flavored Condiments
NotMayo Doritos Captures the Taste of a Cheesy Tortilla Chip Snack
Globally Inspired Ice Creams
New easyJet & easyJet holidays Destinations Inspired "Jet-Lato"
Swirl-Textured Ice Creams
Breyers Introduced its 'Sundae Swirls' Lineup
Monochromatic Mystery Gelatos
Piccolina's Greyscale Gelato Challenged Flavor Perception
Bodycare-Inspired Gelato Bars
The Dove Plant Milk Gelato Bar Shares Cool, Sweet, Refreshing Treats
Elevated Americana Ice Creams
The Cookbook Series by Salt & Straw Remixes Classic Flavors
Plant-Based Dessert Expansions
Over the Moo Emphasizes Indulgence & Health-Conscious Recipes
Baking-Inspired Gelatos
The Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto Bakery Collection Has Three Flavors
Mochi Ice Cream Sandwiches
My/Mochi Created a Fun, Sensorial Treat for Gen Z Snackers
Honey-Sweetened Sundaes
Ice Cream for Bears Dropped Two Decadent, Naturally Sweetened Sundae Cups
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Viral Flavor Frozen Yogurts
The Yogurtland Spring Menu Includes Two New Flavors
All-Season Ice Creams
The Latest Hudsonville Ice Cream Products Come in Many Options
Cookie-Themed Ice Cream Menus
These Cold Stone Creamery Summer Treats Come in Two Flavors
Artisanal Chef Ice Creams
Ottolenghi Ice Cream is Arriving Exclusively at Waitrose
Viral Foodie Flavor Macaronis
Kraft Mac & Cheese Now Comes in Hot Honey and Garlic Parmesan
Jet Black Dessert Concept
An OPAQUE ice cream collaboration is turning flavor into art
Bakery-Inspired Chocolate Products
Nestlé Confectionery Announced a New Series of Treats
Berry-Chocolate Chip Ice Creams
Jeni's × Goose Remixes the Classic Raspberry Chip Flavor
Multisensorial Snack Balls
Kream's Dubai Chewy Ball is Layered with Flavors and Textures
Branded Bite-Sized Ice Creams
Mars is Debuting SNICKERS Ice Cream Minis and They are Delicious
Veggie-Infused Flavored Miilks
Jubilee Makes Flavored Milk with Hidden Veggies Like Carrot & Beet
Pie-Inspired Ice Creams
The Perry's Ice Cream Pie Ice Creams Come in Two Flavors
Spicy Evaporated Milks
Carnation's Kickin’ Jalapeño Flavored Evaporated Milk Enhances Mac & Cheese
Sensory Recalibration Desserts
Opaque Ice Cream Strips Color to Focus on Depth of Flavor & Texture
Protein-Packed Ice Creams
Natty's Ice Cream Has 35 Grams of Protein Per Container
Tri-Color Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ruby Jewel's Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich Taps into "New-stalgia"
Everyday Indulgence Ice Creams
These Publix Ice Creams Highlight New Flavors and More
Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Lotus Biscoff Unveils a New Frozen Treat for UK Customers
Plant-Based Ice Creams
Pols Ice Cream Introduces a Vegan Coconut Ice Cream Variant
Charcuterie-Inspired Ice Creams
The Franklin Fountain's Charcuterie Board Flight Has Novel Flavors
Chef-Inspired Frozen Cookie Doughs
Doughpamine Makes Convenient, Mood-Boosting Sweet Treats
Ice Cream-Flavored Popcorns
Butterkist Crunchy Cookies & Cream is Sweet and Crispy
Mystery Cheese Spreads
Alpenhain's Camembert Creme Mystery Edition Leaves Flavor a Surprise
Flavor-Forward Pasta Sauces
Cravings Pasta Sauce Shares Unexpected Types Like Spicy Miso Alfredo
Nostalgic Bakery-Inspired Ice Creams
These Ben & Jerry’s Bakery Ice Creams Come in Two Flavors
Cookie Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale Dropped a Limited Cookie Butter Cheesecake Flavor
Pizza-Flavored Macaroni Meals
Kraft Mac & Cheese Pizza Captures the Essence of a Comforting Slice
Globally Inspired Plant-Based Macarons
A’SMORE Makes Novel Flavors Like Matcha Caramel
Rice-Based Ice Creams
The Rice Creamery Celebrates the Unique Sensory Qualities of Rice
Farm-Fresh Ice Creams
Fresh Harvests Define Bold Spoon Creamery's Farm-to-Bowl Flavors
Kid-Designed Toothpastes
Hismile Challenged Kids to Dream Up Creative Toothpaste Flavors
Gourmet Macaroni Meals
The Mac Factory's Mac & Cheese Frozen Ready Meals are Flavor-Packed
Album-Inspired Ice Creams
Ed Sheeran and Van Leeuwen Collaborated on Play Pink Ice Cream
Chili Spiced Ice Creams
Savory-Sweet Skyline Spice Ice Cream Features a Famous Spice Blend
Texturally Indulgent Ice Creams
The Cornetto Max Range is Arriving in the UK in Two Varieties
Salted Japanese Chocolate Confections
These New Meiji Products are Limited-Edition
Artisan Espresso Ice Creams
These New Tillamook Ice Cream Flavors are Limited-Edition
Asian-Inspired Gelatos
KESSHŌ Gelato Comes in Varieties Like Lychee Rose & Ube
Nutty Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Chipwich Launched Two Nut-Rolled Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Multi-Layered Maximalist Treats
Cornetto Max Appeals to Gen Z's Love of Indulgence
Jammy Ice Cream Collections
The Berries Series by Salt & Straw Features Huckleberries & More
Cheesecake-Inspired Ice Creams
Blue Bunny's 'Blu's Berry Cheesecake' Flavor is Limited-Edition
Marbled Ice Cream Desserts
The Magnum Utopia Ice Cream Range Has Two Flavors
Super-Premium Ice Cream Bars
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Bars are Loaded with Chunks and Swirls
Artisan-Style Ice Cream Sandwiches
Bubbies Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches Come in Two Flavors
Holiday Ice Cream Cakes
A Fan-Favorite Flavor Inspired Salt & Straw's Festive Almond Brittle Cake
Ultra-Smooth Seasonal Ice Creams
The Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream Seasonal Flavors are Holiday-Ready
Artisan Parlor Ice Creams
These New Tillamook Ice Creams are Permanent Offerings
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
Biscuit-Flavored Ice Creams
McVitie’s Ice Cream Comes in Two Flavor Options
Ice Cream-Inspired Sandwich Cookies
The Girl Scout Exploremores Joined the 2026 Season Lineup
Customizable Mix-In Desserts
Carvel's Carvelanche Blends Soft Serve Ice Cream and Toppings
Savory Creamed Rice Cereals
Musclesport Launched Nonna’s Pizza, a Savory Cream of Rice Flavor
Mystery Ice Cream Shops
Surprise Scoop Invites Ice Cream Lovers to Play Flavor Roulette
Experimental Soup Varieties
Crosse & Blackwell Surveyed Consumers for Product Feedback
Savory Spread-Inspired Cheeses
M&S' Cheddar Cheese and Marmite Has a Unique, Moreish Flavor
New Chocolate Cookie Flavors
Girl Scouts Exploremores Cookie Flavor Joins 2026 Season Lineup
Pistachio Peninsula-Inspired Ice Creams
NUII Cream & Anatolian Pistachio is Arriving in the UK
Toothpaste-Flavored Ice Creams
KFC Spain and Licor del Polo Junior Launch a New Dessert