These frozen dessert innovations range from hybrid gelato burgers to gin-infused popsicles. Standouts in the healthy dessert category include Daiya's dairy-free dessert bars which come in four delicious flavors and a decadent vegan ice cream cookie range by Coolhaus. These options let foodies indulge without the guilt and meet dietary restrictions without skipping out on flavors.
Other health treats include Off the Grid's breakfast waffles which are infused with 12 grams of protein per serving and Mammoth Creameries' Keto Ice cream which features a low sugar count and diet-friendly recipe.
More notable frozen dessert innovations include Walmart's nostalgic and Gen Z-friendly Bubble Gum Ice Cream which is flavored with real gum pieces and Trader Joe's Mini Mochi -- featuring a Thai tea inspiration and a compact size for on-the-go enjoyment.
65 Frozen Dessert Innovations

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Artisan-Inspired Ice Cream Cones
The 'CookECones' and 'PretzLcones' are Indulgent

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Dairy-Free Banana-Based Desserts
Yellofruit Makes Frozen Banana Desserts Enriched with Pea Protein
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Deconstructed Dessert Cups
Friendly's Dessert Cups Reinvent Classics to Offer a Dessert for One
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Dragon Egg Ice Creams
These Ice Cream Dragon Eggs Celebrate Game of Thrones
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Fried Chicken Ice Creams
KFC Will Offer Kentucky Fried Chicken-Flavored Ice Cream This Summer
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Popcorn Brand Ice Lollies
Angie’s Boomchickapop is Introducing Frozen Sweet Treats
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Monk Fruit-Sweetened Gelato
The New Talenti Low-Sugar Gelato Comes in Three Tasty Flavor Options
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Low-Calorie Plant-Based Desserts
Jude's Low-Calorie Vegan Dessert Features a Coconut Milk Base
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Cookie-Topped QSR Sundaes
The Wendy's Frosty Cookie Sundae Comes in Chocolate and Vanilla Options
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Keto-Friendly Ice Creams
Mammoth Creameries' Keto Ice Cream Contain Minimal Sugar
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Japanese Dessert-Inspired Ice Creams
These Häagen-Dazs Mochi Ice Creams Boast Artisanal Flavors
54
Candy Bar-Inspired Ice Creams
These New Ice Cream Flavors will be at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops
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Chocolate-Dipped Gelato Bars
Dove Chocolate's Gelato Bars Put an Artisanal Spin on Ice Cream Bars
52
Chocolate Brand Frozen Treats
The New Kinder Ice Cream Products Come in Four Varieties
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Avocado-Shaped Gelato Desserts
Snowflake Gelato's 'Avo-Lato' is Served in Real Avocado Skin
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Ugly Avocado Desserts
'Gelavo' is Made from Misshapen and Blemished Hass Avocados
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Offbeat Plant-Based Dessert Pints
Coolhaus Made an Eco-Friendly Line of Dairy-Free Frozen Desserts
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Shareable Frozen Yogurt Bars
Yasso's 'Snack Buddies' Frozen Greek Yogurt Snacks Inspire Friendship
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Candy-Infused Ice Cream Bars
The Skittles Cooler Bar is a New Take on a Classic Sweet Treat
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Donut-Infused Milkshakes
The Hardee's Froot Loops Mini Donut Milkshake is Blended with Real Donuts
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Cold Weather Custard Desserts
The Shake Shack 2018 Holiday Shake Menu Includes Three Options
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Bubble Gum-Infused Ice Creams
Walmart's Bubble Gum Ice Cream Features Pieces of Actual Chewing Gum
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Bite-Sized Ice Cream Bars
The New Klondike Minis are Half the Size of the Original Bars
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Gigantic Cookie-Coated Sundaes
Aunt Jake's Julian Sundae is Big Enough for a Crowd to Share
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Prepackaged Frozen Italian Desserts
The Häagen-Dazs Gelato Collection Features Two Premium Flavors
40
Celebratory Cake-Infused Ice Creams
The Cumberland Farms Birthday Blast Ice Cream Marks 80 Years
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Pie-Flavored Frozen Desserts
Enlightened's Bakeshop Collection Reinvents Cobbler & Lemon Meringue
38
Banana Split-Inspired Waffles
Press Waffle Co.'s Banana Split Waffles are Decadently Dressed
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Frozen Cookie Dough Bites
Bubbies Has Just Added Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites to Its Lineup
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Indulgent Frozen Cookie Desserts
The Häagen-Dazs Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cookie Squares are Tasty
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Triple-Layered Mochi Snacks
My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream Now Comes with Decadent Filled Centers
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Exotic Ice Cream Bars
The Nuii Ice Cream Bars Have a Global Inspiration
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Derby-Celebrating Ice Creams
The Graeter's Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream is Indulgent
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Alternative Mainstream Frozen Treats
The Magnum Non-Dairy Ice Cream Dessert Bars are Indulgent
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Dairy-Free Coconut Cream Desserts
Jeni's Dairy-Free Ice Cream Line Has Comforting New Flavors
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Frozen Dessert Sampler Specials
The Dairy Queen Mini Blizzard Flight Lets Patrons Try Treats
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Low-Calorie Indulgence Frozen Desserts
The Jude’s Minis Ice Cream Bars Have Just 95 Calories Each
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Limited-Edition Artisanal Ice Creams
The Yogurtland Blueberry Lavender Light Ice Cream is Aromatic
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No-Sugar-Added Ice Cream Bars
These Low-Calorie Ice Cream Bars Feature Only Natural Sugars
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Diet-Inspired Ice Creams
'Keto Pint' Boasts No Added Sugar & Three Grams of Net Carbs Per Serving
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Plant-Based Frozen Dessert Bars
The Daiya Dessert Bars Come in Four Delicious, Dairy-Free Flavors
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Calorie-Light Ice Creams
CoolWay Created Seven New Flavors in Time for the Summer
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Frozen Bubble Tea Treats
FamilyMart's Shaved Ice Snack Puts a Twist on Classic Bubble Tea
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Biscuit-Infused Ice Cream Treats
The Lotus Biscoff Ice Cream Bars are Made with Belgian Chocolate
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Ice Cream-Filled Tacos
Ice Cream Waffle Tacos are Coming to Cold Stone Creamery for Cinco De Mayo
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Chocolate Gelato Burgers
Amorino is Serving Up a Gelato Burgers with Chocolate Buns
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Creamy Vegan Cheesecakes
Tofurky's Sub-Brand Moocho Offers Decadent Plant-Based Frozen Desserts
18
Better-for-You Frozen Treats
Healthy Choice's Power Pops are Healthy Frozen Indulgences
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Low-Calorie Vegan Ice Creams
The New Breyers Dairy-Free Ice Cream is a Source of Protein
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Nostalgic Slime Popsicles
The Nickelodeon Slime Citrus Popsicles Combine Orange & Lemon-Lime
15
Swirled Cotton Candy Ice Creams
Kroger's Deluxe Unicorn Swirl Ice Cream is a Magical Dessert
14
Oat-Based Frozen Desserts
The Perry’s Oats Cream Comes in Seven Indulgent Flavors
13
Island-Inspired Gelato Desserts
ReTreat Gelato's Artisanal Gelato Uses Island-Grown Ingredients
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Gin-Infused Popsicles
Gordin's Gin Popsicle is a Low-ABV Treat Made with Natural Ingredients
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Allergy-Friendly Gelato Desserts
O'My Dairy-Free Gelato Makes Its Products with a Base of Coconut
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Frozen Protein Waffles
Off the Grid's Waffles Offer 12 Grams of Complete Protein Per Serving
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Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Sandwiches
Coolhaus is Introducing Vegan Ice Cream Cookie Treats
8
Butterscotch Bar-Inspired Ice Creams
Sweet Me Creamery's Scotcheroo Takes After a Chewy Treat
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Thai Tea Mochi Treats
Trader Joe's Mini Mochi Takes Flavor Inspiration from a Traditional Drink
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Film-Themed Frozen Yogurts
Pinkberry Moxy’s Kiwi Strawberry Swirl Celebrates the UglyDolls Movie
5
Pickle-Topped Banana Splits
This Missouri Coffee Shop is Serving Up a Tangy 'Pickle Split' Dessert
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Vegan Mochi Ice Creams
The Little Moons Vegan Belgian Chocolate Mochi is Distinctly Chewy
3
Portable Cookie Dough Cups
Sara’s Cosmic Cookie Dough Snack is Egg-Free and Enjoyable on the Go
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Cinnamon Bun-Flavored Ice Creams
Hudsonville Created a Decadent Hazelnut Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream
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Frozen Fruity Chocolate Desserts
Blue Bell Raspberry Fudge Brownie Ice Cream is Limited-Edition
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Decadent Multitextured Ice-Cream Snacks
Häagen-Dazs Debuts its 'Belgian Waffle Cones'
Gummy-Made Ice Cream Cones
The Mojoz GummiCone Works with a Variety of Iced Treats
Multi-Layered Sundae Cups
Dippin' Dots Ice Cream Sundaes Feature Beaded Ice Cream
Dessert-Like Multi-Benefit Balms
Breeze Balm's Ice Cream Collection Shares Sweet Multi-Use Balms
Multi-Layer Frozen Bites
Jars By Dani's Bites Share a Variety of Flavors in an Ice Cube-Like Tray
Honey-Sweetened Ice Creams
Ice Cream For Bears Crafts Simple, Naturally Sweetened Flavors
Freeze-Dried Candy Ice Creams
Jeremiah's Italian Ice Rainbow Crunch Flavorite Has Skittles Candies
Chocolate-Packed Dairy-Free Frozen Desserts
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Caramel Brownie Indulgent
Quirky Ice Cream Packaging
Halo Top’s Dry January Campaign Offers Clever Ice Cream Swaps
Next-Gen Gelatin Desserts
Gelée Elevates Gelatin Delights with Active Ingredients
Frozen Candy-Inspired Ice Pops
Mega Push Pop Ice is Headed to Convenience Stores in the UK
Frozen Gummy Bear Treats
The Haribo Push Up Was Created in Partnership with Wall's
Boba-Inspired Mochi Bites
Bubbies Milk Tea is a Low-Calorie Treat Inspired by Bubble Tea
Lollipop-Inspired Frozen Treats
Chupa Chups Freeze & Squeeze Slush Have No Added Sugar
Frozen Cocktail Tubes
24 ICE's Frozen Cocktails Offer a Convenience Way to Consume Cocktails
Probiotic Ice Cream Cups
Alec's Ice Cream Launched Single-Serve Chocolate-Topped Treats
Mocktail-Inspired Frozen Treats
Alden’s Organic Debuts Mocktail Sorbet Bars for a Zero-Proof Treat
Snacking-Friendly Ice Cream Bites
The Magnum Bonbon Range Includes Three Flavors
Frozen Candy Bar Confections
These Candy Bar Ice Cream Products Come in Three Flavors
Low-Sugar Ice Cream Brands
Swee Creamery Debuted at Bristol Farms in Los Angeles
Summer-Enthused Non-Dairy Sorbets
Häagen-Dazs Introduced Three Summery Sorbet Offerings
Refreshing Juice-Inspired Gelato Flavors
Juice Generation & Cristiano Rossi Launched Juiced Gelato
Low-Sugar Healthy Fruit Sorbets
Better Juice Uses Sugar-Reducing Technology for Healthier Options
Non-Dairy Ice Cream Novelties
Eclipse Bonbons are Decadent, Chef-Crafted Plant-Based Bites
Artisanal Indian Ice Creams
Khoya’s Ice Cream Collection Captures the Flavors of Indian Sweets
Waffle-Flavored Frozen Desserts
Kellanova Created Eggo Ice Cream in Flavors Like Buttery Maple
Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Bites
Coco Fro Makes Snackable, Plant-Based "Space Ice Cream"
Ghostly Adventure Refreshments
These New ICEE Flavors Celebrate Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Loaded Brownie Ice Creams
Brookies & Cream Sundae is One of Ben & Jerry's Newest Flavors
Protein Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Premier Protein Will Activate a Scoop Shop in NYC
Snacking-Friendly Ice Cream Products
These Cadbury Ice Cream Products Come in Three Varieties
Frozen Refreshment Energy Drinks
These New CELSIUS Essentials Flavors Will Debut in 2025
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Frozen Marshmallow Square Sandwiches
Rice Krispies Treats Ice Cream Remixes a Beloved Treat
Non-Dairy Gelato Bites
Doughlicious' Frozen Cookie Dough and Gelato Bites are Nostalgic Snacks
Frozen Fruit QSR Treats
The McDonald's McFreezy is Vegan-Friendly with Fruit Juice and Puree
Mood-Themed Frozen Treats
Magnum Launches the Mood-Inspired Ice Creams in Two Flavors
Festive Mochi Bites
My/Mochi Debuted Cool, Creamy and Comforting Seasonal Mochi Treats
Smoothie-Style Ice Pops
The Pitaya Foods Smoothie Pops Have Fruit in Every Serving
Naturally Sweet Ice Creams
Denada's Ice Cream Delivers the Most Indulgence with the Least Sugar
Better-for-You Fruit Snacks
Frooze Balls' Fruit Balls Range is Made with Clean Ingredients
Chocolate Cookie Dough Gelatos
Aldi is Adding a New Fudgy Cookie Dough Gelato on January 8th
Chocolatier-Inspired Frozen Treats
These New Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars Come in Two Flavors
Free-From Frozen Mochi Bites
Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream is Launching New Flavors and Packaging
Sherbert-Flavored Energy Drinks
Dutch Bros Has Added a Sherbet Rebel Drink to Its Summer Lineup
Beaded Ice Cream Cups
Mini Melts' New Look Highlights Fun Frozen Novelties
Smoothie-Inspired Ice Creams
Green Smoothie is a Fresh Flavor from Jeni's Ice Cream
Baking Mix-Inspired Frozen Treats
The Dairy Queen Mixing Bowl Mashup Blizzard Treat is Textural
Animal-Free Dairy Desserts
Breyers Animal-Free Frozen Dairy Dessert is Lactose-Free
Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Grapes
Lolly's Frozen Grapes are Sprinkles with Premium Toppings
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Festive Hot Cocoa Custards
Rita’s Italian Ice Has a New Frozen Hot Cocoa Gelati
Chocolate-Covered Frozen Fruit Desserts
Hershey's Frozen Fruit Comes in Four Delicious Options
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Festive Dessert Ice Creams
The Häagen-Dazs Limited Edition Festive Collection Ice Creams are Tasty
Returning Ice Cream Competitions
Dairy Queen is Asking Fans What to Pull from the DQ Freezer
Collaboration Candy Frozen Treats
Jeremiah's Italian Ice Nerds Gelatis are Limited-Edition
Popsicle-Inspired Ice Creams
Market District is Adding New Rockin’ Pop Ice and Soda This Summer
Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough
Doughpamine Makes Unconventional Flavors Like Miso Peanut Butter
Mushroom-Infused Popsicles
Santa Cruz Fungi's Shroomsicles Turn Mushrooms into Sweet Treats
Creamy Plant-Based Frozen Treats
The Kaiser Oat-Based Frozen Desserts are Arriving in Quebec
S'more-Packed Ice Creams
These New Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes Focus on Toasted Marshmallows
Revolutionized Healthcare Dining
Scoopables™ Addresses Challenges of Food Service in Healthcare
Tongue-Dyeing Frozen Treats
The Twister Berry-licious Pops are Made with Real Fruit
Vegan-Friendly Frozen Desserts
Salt & Straw's 2025 Dairy-Free Decadence Series Features Alt Milks
Regenerative Ingredient Ice Creams
Alec’s Ice Cream is Rolling Out Nine New Flavors This Season
Cotton Candy Cold Foams
Burger King Has Just Dropped a New Frozen Cotton Candy Cloud Drink
DIY High-Protein Desserts
The Ninja Test Kitchen Shares TikTok-Viral Ninja CREAMi Recipes
Carbonara-Flavored Ice Creams
Bella Italia Unveils a Carbonara-Themed Frozen Dessert
Festive Flash-Frozen Ice Creams
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is Launching Seasonal Flavors
Social Media-Inspired Candies
The Bebeto Freeze Crunchy Range Has Several Crispy Options
Dessert-Like Seltzers
Polar Seltzer Dessert Cart Flavors are Sweet and Whimsical
Nutty Plant-Based Frozen Treats
KIND Frozen Bars Come in Four Flavors
Artisanal Holiday Ice Creams
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams Has New Dairy-Free Holiday Ice Creams
Comforting Cocktail Ice Creams
Jeni's Hot Toddy Sorbet is Arriving for the Cold Winter Months
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
Coffee-Flavored Mochi Desserts
Trader Joe's Coffee Mochi Boasts Robust Coffee Notes
Plant-Based Ice Cream Bites
Over the Moo Ice Cream Bites Come in Three Flavors
Festive Frozen Desserts
Cold Stone Creamery’s Holiday Flavors are Delightful
Pie-Inspired Ice Creams
The Perry's Ice Cream Pie Ice Creams Come in Two Flavors
Crowd-Pleasing Non-Dairy Desserts
Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Cheezecake is a Decadent Vegan Treat
Swirled Textural Frozen Desserts
These New Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bars Come in Two Flavors
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Indulgent Frozen Sundae Ranges
Gü Frozen Desserts are Making Their Debut at Waitrose in the UK
Frozen Coconut Water Beverages
f'real's Energy Freeze Drinks Replenish with Frozen Coconut Water
Fermented Frozen Yogurt Treats
Wild About Mixmi Froyo is Showing Off a New Recipe and Branding
Frozen Flavored Yogurt Barks
'I Am Yogost' Debuted a Convenient Yogurt Bark Treat
Pizza Rental Pop-Ups
Daiya's Crustbuster Invited Visitors to Sample Dairy-Free Flavors
Frozen Yogurt Bark Snacks
Enlightened's Frozen Yogurt Bark is a Snackable Take on Frozen Yogurt
Probiotic Pet Treats
Dogsters Made an Ice Cream-Style Treat for Dogs with Sensitive Bellies
Textural Frozen Yogurt Bites
Yasso Fudge Poppables are 35-Calories Per Serving
Soft Swirled Dessert Pints
Blue Bunny Twist Pints Bring the Soft Serve Experience Home
Positive Lifestyle Ice Creams
Life is Good Ice Cream Comes in Seven Flavors
Ready-to-Bake Frozen Desserts
These Chicago Town Desserts Come in Two Options
Canine Cartoon Frozen Treats
The Bluey Ice Pops Come in Packs of 12
Three-in-One Frozen Treats
GoodPop Neapolitan Pops are Inspired by the Namesake Ice Cream
Soft Serve-Inspired Frozen Desserts
Blue Bunny Soft Scoopable Now Comes in Two New Flavors
Poppable Dessert Pearls
Dessert Pearls by Nature's Premium Keep Their Shape with Cryogenic Tech
Chilled High-Protein Dairy Products
These The Gym Kitchen High-Protein Products are Flavor-Packed
Health-Conscious Greek Yogurt Treats
GUUUD Greek Style Yoghurt Ice Cream Comes in Three Flavors
Blended Frozen Treat Menus
The Dairy Queen Summer Blizzard Menu Was Unveiled for 2024
Hydrating Electrolyte Popsicles
GoodPop's Hydration Juice Pops Deliver Magnesium and More
Permissible Frozen Dough Treats
These New Doughlicious Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites Arrive Soon
Health-Friendly Frozen Yogurts
16 Handles Crafted a Trio of Better-for-You Frozen Yogurt Flavors
Late-Night Snacking Ice Creams
Turkey Hill Created Late Night Ice Cream for National Ice Cream Day
Plant-Based Dessert Hybrids
Vêsucré's Plant De Crème Fuses Qualities of Crème Brûlée & Ice Cream
Smoothie-Flavored Ice Pops
Sunkist Smoothie Bars are Coming Just in Time for Summer
Nutty Chocolate Ice Creams
Dairy Queen is Adding a New Reese’s Pieces Cookie Dough Blizzard
Blue Cheese Ice Creams
Delight Chocolate’s Quebec Blue Cheese Ice Cream is Sweet and Tangy
Cost-Conscious Frozen Treats
Tesco Summer Edition Ice Creams are High-Quality and Accessible
Cream-Filled Mango Popsicles
Trader Joe's New Mango Cream Bars are Perfect for Summer
Frozen Fruity Lollies
Frollies' Watermelon and Strawberry Pops Feature Chocolatey "Seeds"
Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars
Perry's Ice Cream Makes Super-Premium, Portion-Controlled Treats
Refreshing Frozen Fruit Treats
Del Monte Introduces the Delicious New Sorbet and Gelato Collection
Indulgently-Inspired Dessert Flavors
These I.T.S. Dessert Flavors are Sweet and Familiar
Savory Mushroom Ice Creams
Third Kingdom Serves a Gluten-Free Dessert with Porcini Ice Cream
Low-Calorie Mochi Ice Creams
Bubbies Ice Cream Mochi Introduced Three New Flavors
Upcycled Holiday Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Holiday Series Features Upcycled Vegan Barley Milk
Extensive Frozen Meal Ranges
These New New Frozen Meals from Conagra Brands are Diverse
Premium Kulfi Ice Creams
Heritage Kulfi Makes Frozen Small-Batch Desserts with South Asian Flavors
Organic Freezer Popsicles
Trader Joe's New Frozen Treat is a Nostalgic But Healthy Snack
Berry-Flavored QSR Ice Creams
Wendy's Triple Berry Frosty Has a Fruit-Forward Flavor for Summer
Festive Ice Cream Cakes
Dwanta's Holiday Ice Cream Cakes are Available in Naughty & Nice Flavors
Ice Pop Variety Packs
JonnyPops Party Pack Has Eight Servings Per Box
Ready-to-Serve Frozen Desserts
These New Vandemoortele Desserts Come in Two Varieties
Fruit-Made Mini Ice Pops
These JonnyPops Minis are USDA Organic with No Added Sugar
Popsicle-Polish Crossover Collaborations
Daily Harvest Debuts the Pops and Matching Nail Polishes
Candy Cane Milkshakes
Bruxie Just Added a New Candy Cane Shake for the Festive Season
Artisanal Seasonal Ice Creams
Jeni's New Fall Flavor Ice Creams Come in Four Options
Minty Frozen Cookie Treats
These Oreo Mint Frozen Treats Come in Three Varieties
Sweet-Inspired Chocolate Bites
Frooze Balls Adds Two New Flavors to its Lineup
Tropical Frozen Dessert Pops
Mauna Loa Marks National Ice Cream Month with Tropical Paradise Pops™
Vegan-Certified QSR Frozen Desserts
McDonald's Vegan Scoop Comes in Choco and Strawberry Flavors
Fruit-First Frozen Treats
GoodPop Junior Pops Now Come in Two New Flavors with No Added Sugar
Sugar Cookie Ice Creams
Dippin’ Dots Has Just Unveiled a New Frozeti Dough Flavor
Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Collections
Salt & Straw's 2024 Dairy-Free Decadence Series is Vegan
Expansive Dessert Menus
St. Louis Bar & Grill x Sweet Jesus will Offer Dine-In Frozen Treats
Free-From NYC Frozen Desserts
The Urban Dessert Lab Summer Menu Has Four New Items
Chef-Crafted Vegan Sundaes
Craig's Vegan Collaborated with Christina Najjar on the Tinx Sundae
Mango Lemonade Frozen Yogurts
Pinkberry Has a New Mango Lemonade Frozen Yogurt for Spring 2024