8 Ice Cream Flavors Making Their Debut This Year

Ready to argue in the freezer aisle this year? These 2026 debuts are the kind that spark big feelings about swirls, mix ins, and what really counts as a perfect scoop.

You will find nostalgic throwbacks, caffeinated twists, and pints that eat like full sundaes. Grab a spoon and get opinionated.

1. Baskin-Robbins Banana Dulce de Leche

This banoffee-inspired flavor leans into comfort with banana custard meeting brown butter richness. You get toffee crunch and thick dulce de leche swirls that ride the line between silky and sticky.

One spoonful tastes like warm banana bread vibes meeting caramel sundae energy.

If you like layered sweetness instead of plain fruit, this pint says hello. The brown butter note keeps it grown up, not kiddie-sweet.

Let it soften slightly so the toffee loosens and the caramel ripples stretch, then chase every ribbon.

2. Ben & Jerry’s Straw-Bae Shortcake Sundae

This one is not just strawberry ice cream. It is sweet cream with swagger, layered with ruby swirls and chunky shortcake cookie pieces that feel like a bite of bakery.

Every dig of your spoon brings fruit brightness next to buttery crumb.

You get a sundae-in-a-pint experience without needing toppings. It is playful, a little flirty, and built for big scoops.

If you chase nostalgia but want bolder texture, park this right in your freezer and prepare for generous chunks.

3. Ben & Jerry’s PB Blondie Bestie Sundae

Peanut butter fans, this is your loudest crush. A creamy PB base hides chewy blondie pieces that feel like bites of bakery tucked into every scoop.

Extra sweet mix ins turn each spoonful into a layered sundae moment.

It is rich, salty sweet, and satisfyingly dense. You get soft blondie texture against silky peanut butter ripples, so it never eats flat.

Let it sit two minutes, then chase the biggest clusters for a perfect salty edge.

4. Ben & Jerry’s Mocha Mood Pie Sundae

This scoop doubles as a dessert and a coffee break. Deep mocha swirls wrap into chocolate richness, with pie-like bits that add a cozy crust crunch.

It feels like a mocha mud pie made for late-night spooning.

If you crave caffeine vibes without a full cup, this pint scratches that itch. The balance stays bold but round, never bitter.

Keep your spoon ready for the thickest chocolate veins and chase them like treasure through the pint.

5. Häagen-Dazs Dark Cherry Truffle (pint)

This pint goes full tuxedo energy. Cherry vanilla sings with a ribbon of dark cherry sauce that is tart and glossy, then truffle pieces arrive with velvety cocoa depth.

It tastes like date night in a bowl.

You will notice how the cherry brightness lifts the chocolate so it never feels heavy. The texture swings between creamy, jammy, and truffly.

Scoop small, savor slow, and let the cherry perfume bloom as it warms in the bowl.

6. Häagen-Dazs Peanut Butter Brittle (pint)

Think sweet salty snap in every bite. A lush peanut butter base threads with caramel peanut butter ribbons, then praline-style peanuts bring the decisive crunch.

It is engineered for contrast and it nails it.

You get roasty peanut depth, a buttery toffee edge, and little sparks of salt that keep you chasing the next shard. Let it soften for extra ribbon pull.

Then hunt for the clusters and enjoy that satisfying crack against creamy spoonfuls.

7. Häagen-Dazs Coffee Almond Toffee (pint)

For bold coffee lovers, this pint delivers. Brazilian coffee ice cream brings clear roast character that stays smooth, while almond and toffee pieces turn each bite into a crunchy wake-up call.

It is buzzy without bitterness.

You will taste caramel notes from the toffee echoing the coffee’s natural sweetness. The almond adds nutty backbone and a crisp break.

Park it beside a warm brownie, or eat straight from the pint for a perfect afternoon boost.

8. Publix Root Beer Float (limited-edition pint)

This pint is pure soda fountain nostalgia. Root beer-flavored ice cream gets fizzy clusters, caramel ribbons that taste like soft foam, and cheerful maraschino cherries for a pop of color.

It is a time machine to a checkered counter stool.

You will get creamy sassafras notes, gentle spice, and playful texture that crackles a little on the tongue. Try it as a scoop over real root beer for meta fun.

At least once, you should chase every ribbon to the last cherry.