These exotic ice cream flavors range from intense matcha desserts to chicken-infused treats that draw inspiration from instant noodle meals. As confectioners reference foreign foods and exotic flavors more frequently, frozen treats are evolving and are taking on a more worldly approach.
Standouts from this list of exotic ice cream flavors include all-American toast desserts, Thai tea treats and even bone marrow specialties that draw inspiration from French cuisine. Other favorites range from dragonfruit ice cream cakes and even frozen treats that are infused with a ginger miso soup blend.
Embracing exotic flavors, these unconventional desserts oppose tradition and feature flavors few will see in their grocery shop dairy shelf. Appealing to experienced foodies, these desserts combine artisanal flavors while referencing cultural cuisines.
18 Exotic Ice Cream Flavors
From Intense Matcha Desserts to Chicken-Infused Frozen Treats:
Jana Pijak — May 16, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Ice Cream-Filled Fruits
Frutteto Strawberries are Stuffed with Strawberry-Flavored Gelato
17
Tantalizing Savory Sundaes
Seattle-Based Pink's Ice Cream is Influenced by Bangkok Tastes
16
Ramen Chicken Ice Cream
Chikira's Japanese Ice Cream Turns a Hot Dinner into a Frozen Dessert
15
$816 Ice Cream Sundaes
Dubai's Scoopi Café Offers the World's Most Expensive Ice Cream Scoop
14
Spicy Strawberry Desserts
Cold Stone Creamery's Valentines Day Treats Mix Chocolate & Spice
13
Thai Tea Ice Cream
Delicious Recipe Turns a Favorite Asian Beverage into a Yummy Frozen Dessert
12
Boozy Bone Marrow Desserts
This Unusual Mix of Bone Marrow Ice Cream Sounds Intriguing
11
Exotic Ice Cream Cakes
This Dragon Fruit Cake Turns Eastern Ingredients into Western Comfort Food
10
Ginger Miso Ice Cream
Sam of Drizzle & Dip Creates an Asian-Inspired Vegan Dessert
9
Gin Cocktail Desserts
Sipsmith and Jude's Collaborate on a Gin and Tonic Ice Cream
8
Remixed Spumoni Ice Cream
BLVD Creamery in Las Vegas Offers an Italian-Inspired Asian Flavor
7
Intense Matcha Desserts
Nanaya Boasts Having the Most Potent Green Tea Ice Cream
6
South Asian Ice Cream
Yee Kwan's Artisanal Ice Cream is the Perfect Finish to an Eastern Meal
5
Soy Sauce Desserts
The Chinatown Ice Cream Factory Creates Unusual and Exotic Flavors
4
Passover-Themed Desserts
Ben & Jerry's Charoset Ice Cream is Perfect for a Seder Plate Meal
3
Toast-Flavored Ice Cream
This Toast Ice Cream Tastes Like Buttered Honey Toast
2
Almond Butter Ice Cream
This Healthy Homemade Banana Ice Cream is Easy to Make Any Time of Year
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Cheesy Ice Creams
This Ricotta Gelato Recipe is Topped with Chopped Almonds and White Chocolate
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Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
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Tahini-Chocolate Ice Creams
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Tropically Caky Ice Creams
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Savory Autumn Ice Creams
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