11 Frozen Treats That Melted Too Fast
These frozen treats were popular but were taken off the market too soon.
- Sophia Zapanta
- 3 min read

Many frozen desserts gained loyal fans but did not stay on shelves for long. Some were discontinued because of sales, while others disappeared quietly. Here are 11 frozen treats that ended before people were ready to let them go.
1. Choco Taco
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The Choco Taco was an ice cream dessert shaped like a taco with a waffle cone shell. It was filled with vanilla ice cream, chocolate, and peanuts. It was made by Klondike and sold for decades. In 2022, it was officially discontinued, despite strong customer demand for it to remain.
2. Flintstones Push-Up Pops
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These frozen sherbet pops were released by Popsicle in the 1990s. They came in tubes decorated with Flintstones cartoon characters. The flavors were fruity, and kids could push the ice cream upward while eating. They were discontinued but are still remembered as a childhood favorite.
3. Nestlé Drumstick Lil’ Drums
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Lil’ Drums were smaller versions of the classic Drumstick cones. They had the same waffle cone, ice cream, chocolate, and nut topping. The smaller size made them easier to eat and share. They were eventually discontinued and removed from most freezer sections.
4. Viennetta Ice Cream Cake
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Viennetta was a layered ice cream dessert made with vanilla and thin sheets of chocolate. It was sold in the United States in the 1990s by Good Humor. The dessert was seen as fancy compared to regular ice cream cakes. It was discontinued in the U.S. but is still sold in some other countries.
5. Popsicle Firecrackers
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These popsicles were red, white, and blue and shaped like rockets. They were made by Popsicle and were popular during summer holidays. Their flavors included cherry, white lemon, and blue raspberry. They are now much harder to find in stores than they once were.
6. Fudgsicle Pudding Pops
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These pops were introduced as a frozen version of pudding. They were creamy, chocolate-flavored, and thicker than regular popsicles. Families bought them as a budget-friendly dessert option. They were eventually discontinued when sales dropped.
7. Ben & Jerry’s Wavy Gravy
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Wavy Gravy was a Ben & Jerry’s flavor released in the 1990s. It was made with caramel and cashew Brazil nut ice cream, with roasted almonds and chocolate hazelnut fudge. Despite a loyal following, it was retired in 2001. Today, it is remembered as one of the brand’s lost flavors.
8. Jell-O Pudding Pops
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These pops were created by Jell-O in the 1980s. They were sold in chocolate, vanilla, and swirl flavors. They had a smooth pudding taste that made them different from ice cream bars. The product was discontinued in the early 2000s.
9. Tofutti Cuties
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Tofutti Cuties were dairy-free ice cream sandwiches. They were popular among people who were lactose-intolerant or vegan. The sandwiches were made with soy-based ice cream between soft cookies. Production stopped in recent years, making them harder to find.
10. Haagen-Dazs Vanilla Swiss Almond Bar
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This bar was made with vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate and roasted almonds. It offered a simple mix of creamy and crunchy textures. It was popular with fans of Haagen-Dazs who wanted a bar instead of a pint. It has since been discontinued.
11. Good Humor Toasted Almond Bar
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The Toasted Almond Bar was an ice cream bar coated with almond-flavored crumbs. It had a vanilla ice cream center and was part of Good Humor’s classic line. It was a favorite for many years but is no longer widely sold. Its limited availability has made it a nostalgic product for many.