While vanilla has reigned supreme as the world’s favorite Ice Cream Flavors for many years, a new report from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) shows that it may be at risk for losing that position soon.
So what other flavors rounded out the list? Here are the top 10 Ice Cream Flavors and some great toppings to enhance that ice cream cup of yours. If you want a list of the most popular ice cream toppings, check out this article about toppings every ice cream shop needs. Improve your business with new ice cream flavors and yummy toppings to make sure your customers leave with satisfied smiles!
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Buttered Pecan
Buttered pecan is an old southern favorite for good reason! It’s the perfect decadent treat. The smooth ice cream maker is the perfect contrast to the crunchy pecan pieces. This is a crowd favorite because it has a little saltiness to cut through the sweetness.
Birthday Cake
This is a favorite of many, not just on their birthdays. It includes rich buttercream frosting, sprinkles, and cake pieces. The colorful sprinkles and frosting make it an instant hit! Try eating it with these fun color-changing spoons!
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Vanilla
Vanilla is America’s favorite Ice Cream Flavors for a reason: it’s simple and it goes with everything. Ice cream expert and IDFA Vice President, Cary Frye, explains, “Vanilla has long been the best-selling Ice Cream Flavors not only because it is creamy and delicious, but also because of its ability to enhance so many other desserts and treats. It tastes great topped by whipped cream and fudge sauce in a sundae, with root beer in a float or atop a warm slice of apple pie.” (From WISTV)
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Chocolate
Chocolate is a crowd favorite because, like vanilla, it’s versatile. Unlike vanilla, it has a lot of variations: chocolate chunk, fudge swirl, mudslide. Along with that, chocolate ice cream is a favorite of many because it can be rich or light. It can be dressed up in a sundae or eaten by itself.
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Cookies & Cream
Cookies & cream is a new take on vanilla. It has chunks of cookies so your customers can eat a lot without getting bored with their ice cream. This is also great ice cream for waffle cones. Try making your own with this mix and shaper!
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Mint Chocolate Chip
This minty ice cream is a favorite because it’s unlike other ice creams. It’s refreshing and light with sweet chocolate chunks. The Ice Cream Flavors balance each other out so it’s not too rich or too tart.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
This is another fun take on vanilla ice cream. It combines America’s favorite warm treat – cookies, and America’s favorite ice cream – vanilla. It’s the perfect mixture of two desserts that your customers already love.
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Moose tracks
This fun treat has a lot of chunks! It’s vanilla ice cream, peanut butter cups, and fudge. It’s a new perspective for vanilla ice cream. There’s enough going on that it doesn’t need to be a sundae, it’s delicious all on its own!
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Neapolitan
This is classic ice cream with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry flavors. It’s the perfect mix of three sweet things. This would be fun to use in a banana split because every scoop could have all three flavors!
