The Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors of the Past Five Decades

Who doesn’t love ice cream? Americans have been enjoying ice cream for well over a century and in each decade, the most popular ice cream flavor seems to change. So what are the most popular ice cream flavors over the past 50 years and what’s the most-loved ice cream today?

1970s: Mint Chocolate Chip

In 1973, English culinary student Marilyn Ricketts won a contest with her creation of mint ice cream with chocolate chips and she won the honor of serving it at the wedding banquet of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips. Ever since it’s been an American favorite.

1980s: Cherry Garcia

Cherry Garcia, made by Ben & Jerry’s, is cherry ice cream swirled with juicy cherries and fudge flakes. Did you that it was named for the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia?

1990s: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Made popular by Ben & Jerry’s, chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream was created after the idea was given to the company from an anonymous fan. Before long, other brands caught on and started making vanilla ice cream with chunks of cookie dough.

2000s: Cake Batter

Turns out that cake batter tastes amazing in ice cream. Introduced by Coldstone Creamery, this ultra-sweet flavor quickly became a favorite.

2010s: Salted Caramel

The lastest decade was all about combining sweet and savory flavors and this ice cream which features swirls or chunks of salted caramel, happens to be our favorite!