Ice cream is one of the most versatile (and delicious!) sweet treats out there. Sometimes makers of ice cream can get a little… experimental? Let’s look at these unique flavors.
1. Slumdog Millionaire – Lulu – Bristol, Vermont
The name is inspired by the West Indian curry and Vermont peanut butter flavor of this creamy treat.
2. Buttermilk Biscuit – Oddfellows – New York City, New York
With a honey buttermilk base and chunks of freshly baked biscuits mixed in, this ice cream will have you feeling nostalgic about dinner at grandma’s house.
3. Firecracker – Clumpies Ice Cream – Chattanooga, Tennessee
If you loved pop rocks as a child, you’re defintely going to love this nostalgic, creamy treat.
4. Sweet Corn & Waffle Cones – Salt & Straw – All Locations
Meant to emulate caramel corn, this ice cream is packed with the buttery flavors of corn, waffle cones, and a caramel swirl throughout.
5. Black Sesame – Leones Creamery – Spearfish, South Dakota
This savory flavor is rich and creamy with an overall nutty flavor, perfect for anyone who doesn’t like ice cream that’s too sweet.
6. Honey with Sunflower Microgreens and Seeds – Sweet Cream Co. – Columbia, South Carolina
If the name doesn’t say it all, then I really don’t know what will.
7. Rosewater & Cardomon – Owowcow – All Locations
This floral and spice combination will leave you feeling light and satisfied.
8. Irish Coffee – The Parlour – Durham, North Carolina
Made with cold brew, whiskey, and Irish cream, this creamy confection will leave you warm and fuzzy.
9. Pistachio & Ricotta – The Bent Spoon – Princeton, New Jersey
With farm fresh ricotta and pistachios, this subtle ice cream is the perfect sweet treat.
10. Durian – Perfect Scoop – Las Vegas, Nevada
Normally a pungent smelling fruit, this flavor can either taste like onions or almonds, depending on your palette.
11. Organic Cucumber Pinot Grigio – Sonny’s Ice Cream – Minneapolis, Minnesota
This light and refreshing treat is more of a sorbet than an ice cream, but we aren’t complaining!
12. Unicorn Ice Cream – Target – Check your local store for availability
Jumping on the saturated trend, this ice cream has a pink fruit flavored base with a sour blue raspberry swirl, frosting swirl, and glitter candy bits.
13. Frosé Sorbet – Jeni’s – All locations & Online
This boozy treat is a sangria-style rosé with hints of pear, watermelon, and strawberry. Perfect for a night in with some reality TV.
14. Burnt Out – Ice & Vice – New York City, New York
Consisting of toasted black rice and mandarin citrus jam, this ice cream will take your taste buds on a trip across the world.
15. Jasmine Tea – Smitten Ice Cream – Los Angeles & The Bay Area, California
Steeping the highest quality jasmine-infused green tea, this scoop tastes like you’re drinking a cup of tea- with milk of course!
16. Rosemary and Toasted Pine Nuts – Carmela Ice Cream – Southern California
This blend of earthy flavors goes hand in hand with the sweetness of cream.
Got a sweet tooth craving? Satisfy it with these fruity frozen treats!