20 Discontinued Ice Cream Flavors We Want Back
These 20 discontinued ice cream flavors were too good for this world, and we still dream about them melting in our mouths.
- Sophia Zapanta
- 6 min read
Ice cream companies have broken our hearts too many times by discontinuing flavors that deserved better. From wild limited-edition creations to classics that mysteriously vanished, these frozen treats left behind legions of devastated fans. Here’s a list of 20 flavors we’d do anything to taste just one more time.
1. Ben & Jerry’s Dublin Mudslide
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This Irish cream-flavored masterpiece had coffee fudge swirls and chocolate cookie crumbs, making it the ultimate grown-up indulgence. It was like a boozy dessert in a pint—without the actual booze. Sadly, it melted into oblivion, and no amount of begging has brought it back. Ben & Jerry’s revived it once with a non-dairy twist, but it’s not the same.
2. Häagen-Dazs Black Walnut
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Nut lovers still mourn the loss of this rich and slightly bitter black walnut ice cream. Its deep, earthy flavor stood out from the usual sugary nut varieties. The problem? Apparently, not enough people appreciated its sophistication. Häagen-Dazs pulled the plug, leaving fans with plain old vanilla and almond instead.
3. Baskin-Robbins French Vanilla
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This wasn’t your average vanilla; it was richer, eggier, and smoother, like melted custard in a cone. It was the perfect base for sundaes or pure bliss straight from the scoop. Baskin-Robbins quietly removed it from stores, breaking the hearts of classic ice cream lovers everywhere. They still offer regular vanilla, but let’s be honest—it’s a downgrade.
4. Ben & Jerry’s Wavy Gravy
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Named after the iconic Woodstock figure, this flavor was as funky as its namesake. It combined caramel and cashew ice cream with Brazil nut chunks and a chocolate hazelnut swirl—an absolute textural delight. However, for reasons unknown, Ben & Jerry’s banished it to the ice cream graveyard. Fans have been protesting ever since, but no resurrection seems to be in sight.
5. Häagen-Dazs Peanut Butter and Jelly
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Nothing takes you back to childhood like PB&J, and Häagen-Dazs nailed it with this flavor. Thus creamy peanut butter ice cream mixed with tart raspberry swirls was the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It disappeared without a trace, leaving peanut butter lovers betrayed. No other PB&J ice cream has captured the same magic quite well.
6. Edy’s Swiss Orange Chocolate
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Chocolate and orange is an underrated combo, and Edy’s perfected it with this creamy, citrus-kissed masterpiece. The slightly bitter orange flavor cut through the richness of the chocolate in the best way possible. It was the perfect choice for those who didn’t want their ice cream too sweet. Sadly, Edy’s took it off the shelves, forcing fans to settle for lesser orange-chocolate pairings.
7. Blue Bell Southern Blackberry Cobbler
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This was summer in a scoop—vanilla ice cream swirled with blackberry sauce and chunks of cobbler crust. It was like someone had frozen a homemade Southern dessert and turned it into perfection. Blue Bell claimed it was seasonal, but it hasn’t made a comeback in years. BlackBerry fans are still waiting and hoping.
8. Dreyer’s/Edy’s Toasted Almond
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Simple yet sophisticated, this almond-flavored ice cream was buttery, nutty, and just the right amount of sweet. It had a loyal following of people who appreciated its subtle elegance. Unfortunately, the masses preferred flashier flavors, and it quietly disappeared. Now, almond lovers are left longing for its creamy, toasty goodness.
9. Ben & Jerry’s Economic Crunch
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Launched during the stock market crash in 1987, this flavor was a mix of vanilla ice cream, chocolate-covered almonds, pecans, and walnuts. It was meant to bring a little joy during tough times and delivered. However, once the economy bounced back, Ben & Jerry’s cruelly took it away. Honestly, with today’s financial chaos, it’s time to bring it back.
10. Häagen-Dazs Bananas Foster
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Inspired by the famous New Orleans dessert, this flavor had caramelized bananas, brown sugar, and a hint of rum. It was the perfect balance of creamy, boozy, and sweet. Häagen-Dazs discontinued it, probably because not enough people realized how incredible it was. Banana lovers still haven’t moved on.
11. Blue Bunny Triple Chocolate
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This one was for serious chocoholics—chocolate ice cream, chocolate chips, and a thick fudge swirl. It was rich and indulgent, and every bite felt like a reward. For reasons unknown, Blue Bunny decided we didn’t deserve it anymore. Chocolate fans have never recovered from the loss.
12. Ben & Jerry’s Fossil Fuel
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Chocolate and sweet cream ice cream mixed with chocolate dinosaurs and cookie swirls—what’s not to love? It was like digging into a creamy treasure chest of deliciousness. Ben & Jerry’s retired it, proving once again they love breaking hearts. Fans still dream of unearthing it again.
13. Baskin Robbins Apple Pie à la Mode
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Chunks of real apple, buttery pie crust, and warm spices swirled into creamy vanilla—it’s basically autumn in a scoop. It was the next best thing to homemade apple pie with ice cream. Then, it vanished, leaving cinnamon lovers devastated. No other apple pie ice cream has ever quite matched its perfection.
14. Turkey Hill Raspberry Shortcake
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This was a hidden gem—creamy vanilla ice cream with tart raspberry swirls and buttery shortcake pieces. The combination was refreshingly different from your typical fruit flavors. However, like so many greats, it disappeared before most people knew it existed.
15. Ben & Jerry’s Dastardly Mash
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This was chocolate ice cream loaded with pecans, almonds, raisins, and chocolate chips—an absolute chaos of flavors. Some people thought the raisins were controversial, but true fans knew they were part of the magic. Ben & Jerry’s killed it off, saying it wasn’t popular enough. Clearly, we were living among people with bad taste.
16. Klondike Choco Taco
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It wasn’t just an ice cream—it was an experience. The crisp taco shell, fudge-rippled vanilla, and chocolate coating made it a legend. Despite an outcry, Klondike discontinued it, proving that corporations hate happiness. Even Taco Bell mourned its loss.
17. Blue Bell Milk & Cookies
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This wasn’t just cookies and cream—it was a perfect mix of soft, chewy cookie chunks in a rich vanilla base. It tasted like dunking fresh cookies straight into ice cream. Then, it disappeared, leaving a cookie-sized hole in our hearts. Blue Bell, we need answers.
18. Baskin-Robbins Caramel Praline Cheesecake
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This was a sugar bomb in the best way—cheesecake-flavored ice cream with praline pecans and caramel swirls. It had the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and crunchy. Baskin-Robbins took it away, and it’s been missed ever since. Cheesecake lovers are still salty.
19. Dreyer’s/Edy’s Girl Scouts Thin Mint
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Chocolate and mint lovers rejoiced when Thin Mints were turned into ice cream. It was rich, refreshing, and packed with real cookie pieces. Then, like a cruel joke, it was discontinued. No other mint-chocolate chip has ever come close.
20. Häagen-Dazs Sticky Toffee Pudding
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This was a creamy, caramelized dream inspired by the British dessert. It had a deep, buttery richness that was impossible to forget. Häagen-Dazs decided to axe it, and the world got a little sadder. We still haven’t forgiven them.