For ice cream lovers, this may be one of the most anticipated returns of the holiday season. Blue Bell Ice Cream’s ultimate holiday flavor is back, and it’s loaded with all the chocolate and peppermint goodness of favorite Christmas treats. Peppermint Bark features mint ice cream loaded with dark chocolate-flavored chunks and bits of peppermint bark. The arrival of this seasonal favorite on the freezer aisle is making shoppers as giddy as on Christmas morning.
While scoops of the seasonal Classic Pecan Pie flavor may dominate Thanksgiving desserts, it’s not too early to stock up on Peppermint Bark to officially kick off the tree-trimming and cookie-baking season. Besides being the perfect Hallmark movie marathon snack, this flavor adds a holiday spin to copycat milkshakes and alongside favorite desserts.
The Brenham, Texas, creamery is known for its variety of popular flavors like classic Cookies ‘n Cream and the more unique Dr Pepper Float that are available year-round, but its seasonal flavors that rotate into the lineup throughout the year also have a large following, such as summer’s Southern Blackberry Cobbler and Peaches and Homemade Vanilla flavors. Fans anticipate the return of Peppermint Bark all year.
Many noted the flavor is a favorite when the company announced the news on Facebook earlier this month. “My favorite ice cream of all time! Thanks Blue Bell!!!” said one user, while another noted, “Yay!!! My Favorite Ice Cream For The Season.”
It’s not the only holiday favorite making its way back to the ice cream section. Christmas Cookies and Peppermint flavors have also been released to round out a jolly trio. Peppermint is flavored with candy cane bits, while Christmas Cookies combines cookie tray favorites like chocolate chip, sugar, and snickerdoodle cookies with frosting and sprinkles for a merry mix.
The seasonal Peppermint Bark flavor is available in stores in pint and gallon sizes, but only for a limited time. So put an extra carton in your shopping cart and head to the Blue Bell Ice Cream website to learn how to enjoy it in Peppermint Brownie Trifle, Peppermint Bark Milkshake, and more recipes.
If you can’t find the holiday flavor in a store near you, Blue Bell ships half gallons, pints, and ice cream cups nationwide.
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