25 Discontinued Ice Cream Flavors That Deserve A Revival
Remember those magical ice cream flavors that vanished without warning? The ones that left you standing heartbroken in the freezer aisle, scanning for a treat that would never return?
Ice cream companies constantly rotate their lineups, but some discontinued flavors were truly special.
Here’s a tasty trip down memory lane with 25 forgotten frozen treats that deserve another chance to shine.
25. Ben & Jerry’s Wavy Gravy
Caramel and cashew Brazil nut ice cream with a hazelnut fudge swirl and roasted almonds sounds like a dream!
Named after the famous Woodstock MC, this hippie-inspired concoction disappeared in 2001. Fans still write love letters begging for its return. The nutty symphony created flavor fireworks that modern options just can’t match.
24. Häagen-Dazs Sticky Toffee Pudding
British dessert lovers wept when this flavor disappeared. Sweet cream ice cream loaded with chunks of date-filled cake and ribbons of toffee sauce created pure magic in every spoonful.
Released as a limited edition around 2007, this flavor became an instant cult classic. Many customers still check freezers hoping for its triumphant return.
23. Breyers Fried Ice Cream
Why drive to a Mexican restaurant when dessert came to you? Cinnamon ice cream with a honey caramel swirl and crunchy toasted cereal pieces perfectly mimicked the restaurant favorite without the deep fryer.
Vanishing mysteriously in the early 2010s, this flavor left a cinnamon-shaped hole in many hearts. The contrasting textures made each bite an adventure.
22. Blue Bell Chocolate Decadence
Chocolate lovers still dream about this one! Dark chocolate ice cream swirled with milk chocolate, mixed with chocolate cookie crumbles and chocolate-covered cashews created a chocoholic’s paradise. How could Blue Bell discontinue such perfection?
The multiple chocolate layers created depth that modern flavors rarely achieve. Its disappearance remains one of ice cream’s greatest mysteries.
21. Good Humor Candy Center Crunch Bar
Hidden treasures made this bar special! Vanilla ice cream surrounded chocolate-covered vanilla ice cream with a candy center surprise, all on a stick.
The textural journey from hard chocolate shell to creamy ice cream to crunchy candy center was revolutionary. Kids of the ’80s and ’90s still reminisce about the excitement of reaching that candy core.
20. Ben & Jerry’s Holy Cannoli
Mascarpone ice cream with pistachio pieces and chocolate-covered cannoli shells? Yes please! Italian dessert-inspired creation briefly graced freezers in mid-1990s before mysteriously disappearing.
Though it had short run, Holy Cannoli created devoted fans who still petition for comeback. Authentic Italian flavors transported taste buds straight to Sicily.
19. Häagen-Dazs Bananas Foster
Rum-flavored ice cream with banana and cinnamon swirls captured the essence of the famous New Orleans dessert without setting anything on fire! The sophisticated flavor profile appealed to grown-up palates while remaining accessible.
After its limited release, fans searched endlessly for remaining pints. The perfect banana-to-rum ratio remains unmatched by any current flavor.
18. Baskin-Robbins Apple Pie à la Mode
America’s favorite dessert in scoopable form! Vanilla ice cream packed with apple pieces, pie crust chunks, and cinnamon caramel ribbons delivered patriotic pleasure in every bite.
Despite its popularity during fall promotions, this flavor never earned permanent menu status. The authentic apple pie taste and varied textures created dessert harmony that deserves resurrection.
17. Blue Bell Krazy Kookie Dough
Cookie monsters rejoiced over creation! Blue vanilla ice cream loaded with chocolate chip cookie dough and sugar cookie dough pieces satisfied multiple cookie cravings simultaneously. Fun blue color made it a hit at children’s parties.
Though discontinued around 2011, double-dough concept was revolutionary and deserves a comeback tour.
16. Good Humor Chocolate Éclair Bar
Not chocolate-covered vanilla version still available today! Original featured chocolate ice cream with a vanilla center and graham cracker coating that truly mimicked pastry experience.
Discontinued decades ago, sophisticated bar offered European dessert experience on a stick. Contrasting layers created a textural masterpiece modern ice cream bars can’t touch.
15. Ben & Jerry’s Tennessee Mud
Coffee ice cream infused with amaretto, a splash of Jack Daniel’s, and roasted slivered almonds once offered a decadent escape for dessert lovers with a grown-up palate. More than just a frozen treat, it brought bold, complex flavors worthy of any cocktail hour.
Even with minimal alcohol, every bite hinted at southern charm. Its quiet disappearance still stings for fans of coffee, whiskey, and everything indulgent.
14. Häagen-Dazs Crème Brûlée
Custard-flavored ice cream with caramelized sugar swirl nailed the essence of classic French dessert. Each bite recreated that satisfying crack into silky custard without the brûlée torch.
While it still appears abroad, American freezers haven’t seen it in years. Rich, refined flavor turned ordinary nights into five-star finales
13. Baskin-Robbins Superfudge Truffle
Chocolate overload in the best possible way! Chocolate ice cream packed with toffee pieces, chocolate-covered cookie bits, and a fudge ribbon satisfied serious cocoa cravings.
Mysteriously vanishing from the flavor lineup, this chocolate masterpiece left fans begging for its return. The multiple textures and chocolate varieties created depth that modern flavors rarely achieve.
12. Breyers Butter Almond
Sometimes simplicity creates perfection! Buttery vanilla ice cream packed with roasted almond pieces offered a timeless flavor that still lives in memory for many. Long before over-the-top mix-ins took over freezer shelves, this classic proved less really can be more.
Pure ingredients and balanced texture made it a standout that modern blends rarely replicate.
11. Blue Bell Caramel Kettle Crunch
Sweet-and-salty perfection! Vanilla ice cream swirled with caramel and studded with crunchy caramelized popcorn turned dessert into a full-on movie night.
Real popcorn added a bold, unexpected texture that set it apart from typical mix-ins. Phased out around 2010, it was a trendsetter long before salty-sweet became mainstream – and it’s more than worthy of a comeback.
10. Good Humor Toasted Almond Bar
Vanilla and chocolate ice cream covered in cake crumbs and almond pieces created textural wonderland on a stick! Unlike anything in today’s freezer cases, this sophisticated bar appealed to grown-up palates. Though discontinued years ago, the unique coating and dual ice cream flavors remain legendary.
The perfect balance of creamy and crunchy elements made each bite memorable.
9. Ben & Jerry’s Rainforest Crunch
Butter almond ice cream packed with cashew and Brazil nut brittle offered more than indulgence – it supported rainforest conservation with every spoonful.
Sourcing issues eventually led to its quiet exit, but it left behind a legacy of flavor and purpose. With its rich, buttery base and shatteringly good nut brittle, this trailblazing pint set the standard for dessert with a mission.
8. Häagen-Dazs Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet
Wine lovers rejoiced when this sophisticated sorbet hit freezers!
The perfect balance of tart blackberries and rich cabernet sauvignon created a refreshing yet complex frozen treat for adult palates. Though alcohol content was minimal, the authentic wine flavor transported taste buds to wine country. Its disappearance left a void in the grown-up dessert market.
7. Baskin-Robbins Lunar Cheesecake
Created to celebrate 1969 moon landing, cream cheese ice cream with graham cracker pie crust and a white and blue marshmallow ribbon mimicked moon’s surface in both look and whimsy. More than a clever concept, it captured a moment of national pride and imagination.
Occasionally revived for space anniversaries, but a flavor this iconic belongs in freezers year-round.
6. Breyers Chocolate Chip Mint Royale
Mint chip elevated! Premium mint ice cream with chocolate chips AND a fudge swirl took this classic flavor to royal heights. The additional fudge ribbon created chocolate depth regular mint chip can’t touch.
Discontinued in the early 2000s, this enhanced version of a classic flavor showed how simple improvements can transform familiar favorites. Mint lovers still search for worthy substitutes.
5. Ben & Jerry’s White Russian
Inspired by the classic cocktail! Coffee ice cream with coffee liqueur swirls perfectly captured the essence of the famous White Russian drink without the alcohol content.
Coffee lovers mourned when this sophisticated flavor disappeared in the late 1990s. The authentic coffee liqueur flavor created depth that regular coffee ice cream lacks, making it perfect for grown-up dessert occasions.
4. Häagen-Dazs Dulce de Leche Caramel Cone
Caramel lovers’ dream come true! Dulce de leche ice cream with caramel swirls, chocolate-covered cone pieces, and caramelized almonds delivered layered sweetness and satisfying crunch. Similar flavors still appear, but this exact combo vanished years ago.
Rich caramel base combined with multiple textures set a standard few current options can reach.
3. Breyers Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Double chocolate perfection! Chocolate ice cream packed with chocolate chip cookie dough pieces delivered bold flavor and crave-worthy texture.
Regular cookie dough ice cream still thrives, but this cocoa-rich version quietly vanished. Layered chocolate elements brought a richness and intensity that vanilla-based versions simply can’t replicate.
2. Blue Bell Gingerbread House
Holiday magic in a scoop! Gingerbread ice cream filled with cookie pieces, frosting chunks, and festive candies captured Christmas spirit in every bite.
Released as a limited-edition treat, it vanished after one season. Bold spice, nostalgic mix-ins, and rich texture made it a standout no current holiday flavor comes close to matching.
1. Good Humor WWE Superstars Cookie Sandwich
Wrestling fans went wild for cookie sandwiches featuring WWE superstar images.
Vanilla ice cream tucked between chocolate cookies printed with edible wrestler portraits turned dessert into an event. While the branding drew attention, the quality held up – perfect cookie-to-ice-cream ratio made every bite a win inside and outside the ring.