12 Discontinued Ice Cream Treats from the Past
These 12 ice cream treats were once loved but are no longer available today.
- Sophia Zapanta
- 4 min read
Ice cream brands and fast food chains used to offer many creative frozen treats. Some became favorites, but others were removed without much notice. These 12 discontinued ice cream products are gone, and they are unlikely to return.
1. Nestlé Wonder Ball with Ice Cream
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The original Wonder Ball was a chocolate sphere with candy inside. For a short time, Nestlé tested a version that included ice cream filling. It was sold in limited areas in the early 2000s. It did not last long and was eventually pulled from the shelves.
2. McDonald’s Fruit ’n Yogurt Parfait with Frozen Yogurt
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In earlier versions, this parfait included frozen yogurt before switching to regular yogurt. It had layers of fruit and granola and was part of the lighter menu. Over time, the frozen yogurt was removed, and then the entire item was discontinued. It was phased out during a menu cut in 2020.
3. Klondike Choco Taco
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The Choco Taco was a taco-shaped waffle cone filled with vanilla ice cream and coated with chocolate and nuts. It was first introduced in the 1980s and sold by Klondike for decades. In 2022, Klondike confirmed it would be discontinued due to supply issues. Fans were upset, but the product has not been returned.
4. Häagen-Dazs Five
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Häagen-Dazs released the Five line in 2009. Each flavor had only five ingredients and was marketed as clean and simple. Despite strong reviews, it was discontinued a few years later. Häagen-Dazs did not give a specific reason, but it likely made room for newer product lines.
5. Good Humor Toasted Almond Bar
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This classic ice cream bar was coated in a layer of crushed almonds and cake crumbs. It was part of Good Humor’s standard lineup for many years. In recent years, it quietly disappeared from stores. Many customers have noticed and asked for it back, but it remains unavailable.
6. Ben & Jerry’s Wavy Gravy
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This was a nutty caramel and cashew flavor with chocolate and roasted almonds. It was introduced in the 1990s and had a loyal fan base. Ben & Jerry’s discontinued it due to lower demand. It is now listed on their “Flavor Graveyard” page online.
7. McDonald’s Triple Thick Shake (original recipe)
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The original Triple Thick Shake was much denser than the current version. It had a heavy texture and was available in classic chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Around the mid-2000s, it was changed to a thinner, more modern version. The original recipe has not returned.
8. Dairy Queen Cherry Dipped Cone
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This version of the classic soft-serve cone was dipped in a cherry-flavored coating. It had a bright red shell and was available for many years. Dairy Queen removed it from most menus around 2023, stating that the dip was no longer being produced. It is now unavailable in most locations.
9. Nestlé Push-Up Pops (Flintstones Edition)
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These push-up pops featured orange sherbet and characters from The Flintstones on the packaging. They were a staple of childhood in the 1990s and early 2000s. Nestlé eventually removed the Flintstones branding and later stopped producing the product altogether. It was replaced by more modern push-up styles.
10. Breyers Viennetta
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This was a frozen layered dessert made with thin sheets of ice cream and chocolate. It was sold in the US in the 1990s as a more elegant ice cream option. Breyers stopped selling it in the US for many years, although it remained available in Europe. It briefly returned in 2021, but it is hard to find again.
11. Blue Bell Ice Cream Bars (certain flavors)
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Blue Bell once offered a full line of ice cream bars in flavors like chocolate and banana split. After the company’s 2015 recall and temporary shutdown, many of these items were removed. Blue Bell focused on its top-selling products during recovery. Many bar flavors have not been reintroduced.
12. Wendy’s Twisted Frosty
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In the 2000s, Wendy’s offered Twisted Frosty treats, which were Frosty desserts blended with candies. They competed with McDonald’s McFlurries. The item was removed as Wendy’s streamlined its dessert options. Now only basic Frosty flavors are offered.