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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Blue Bell brings back fan favorite ice cream… but there's a catch
Ice cream enthusiasts are rejoicing over the return of Blue Bell Creameries' Cookie Cake Ice Cream. The fan-favorite treat returned to stores last week, one year after being named runner-up in the brand's Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament. 'The flavor is a sweet cream ice cream loaded with chocolate chip cookie cake pieces and swirls of chocolate and vanilla icing,' an Instagram post read. Fans, including well-known food blogger Snackolator, were thrilled to learn the 'amazing' treat is back in freezers. Unfortunately, they were disappointed to learn the flavor is only available for a limited time. 'I'm literally begging you to reconsider this "limited time" thing,' an Instagram user wrote. 'Thank you bluebell - now let's make it a flavor available year round,' another fan responded. Others have already stocked up on the item and have requested the brand bring back peach cobbler or confetti cake ice cream next. Blue Bell's Cookie Cake Ice Cream debuted in stores six years ago and was removed in 2020. The sweet treat, featuring chocolate chip cookie cake pieces and swirls of chocolate and vanilla ice cream, instantly became a must-have flavor. While the flavor was the brand's contest runner-up, it was a close race, leading to Blue Bell's decision to rerelease it this year. Instagrammers also gave a shoutout to that year's winner, Groom's Cake Ice Cream. Groom's Cake was returned to stores on May 1 and remains available for purchase at retailers nationwide. Unfortunately, like Cookie Cake, this flavored ice cream is only available for a limited time. Both ice creams were selected from a bracket of 16 Blue Bell brand flavors. Other flavors that had the chance to win a store return include Blueberry Cheesecake, Lemon Bliss, and Tiramisu. Blue Bell's ice cream is not the only cookie-themed treat to hit shelves this year. Post Malone partnered with Oreo and released limited-edition salted caramel and shortbread-flavored cookies in February. A-list star Selena Gomez, with a little help from fiancé Benny Blanco, released a signature Oreo last month to celebrate her Mexican-American heritage. The cookie features chocolate-cinnamon flavored wafers and chocolate-cinnamon cream. Other cookies that made headlines for debuts and returns include Jimmy John's Lemon Sunshine Cookie and Costco's new cookie variety.
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
Blue Bell bringing back beloved ice cream flavor ahead of summer
Blue Bell Creameries is bringing back a beloved ice cream flavor ahead of the summer season. On Thursday, the Brenham, Texas-based ice cream company announced the return of its Groom's Cake Ice Cream, which is made with Blue Bell Milk Chocolate Ice Cream that is mixed with chocolate cake pieces, chocolate-coated strawberry hearts, strawberry sauce and chocolate icing. "Blue Bell is excited to release these returning fan favorite ice cream flavors for a limited time, just in time for the perfect ice cream eating weather!" a spokesperson for Blue Bell told "Good Morning America" via email. The pink Groom's Cake flavor, first introduced in 2009 and discontinued at shops in 2018, was fans' No. 1 pick in Blue Bell's The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament last year and will now be available in pints and half-gallon cartons for a limited time. "We are excited to have Groom's Cake back in stores this year," Kelli Remmert, Blue Bell's marketing communications manager, said in a statement."It is always difficult to say goodbye to an ice cream flavor that you love. Being able to interact with our fans and hear directly from them is always fun. We plan to have another flavor tournament in the future, and we know the competition will be just as sweet." Groom's Cake will be on shelves alongside Blue Bell's Bride's Cake flavor, an almond ice cream flavor that's mixed with white cake pieces and amaretto cream cheese icing swirl, the creamery explained in an Instagram post. Blue Bell also plans to reintroduce the runner-up flavor from the Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament -- Cookie Cake -- later in May. "The competition was fierce because our fans are very passionate about Blue Bell Ice Cream," Remmert said. "We are happy to be able to bring back not one, but two favorite flavors." The Cookie Cake flavor, a natural fit for sweet tooths, is made with sweet cream ice cream that is mixed with chocolate chip cookie cake pieces and chocolate and vanilla icing swirls. This flavor will also be sold in pints and half-gallon cartons.
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Winner of Blue Bell's discontinued ice cream flavor tournament hits stores May 1
Winner of Blue Bell's discontinued ice cream flavor tournament hits stores May 1 Show Caption Hide Caption How to make fried ice cream without frying it Make fried ice cream without actually frying it. Problem Solved, USA TODAY Blue Bell Creameries announced Thursday it is bringing back a discontinued flavor that has not been available in stores since 2018. The company's Groom's Cake ice cream flavor won its Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament last year and will be available in stores beginning May 1, the ice cream maker said in a news release. The tournament was held via the company's social media accounts and website and gave Blue Bell fans a chance to bring back one retired flavor. It began with 16 flavors "carefully chosen from the many consumer requests the company receives," the company said. Fans voted on flavors in a bracket-style tournament until it was down to the final two flavors: Groom's Cake vs. Cookie Cake. Groom's Cake is back! 'We are excited to have Groom's Cake back in stores this year,' said Kelli Remmert, Blue Bell marketing communications manager, in the news release. 'It is always difficult to say goodbye to an ice cream flavor that you love. Being able to interact with our fans and hear directly from them is always fun. We plan to have another flavor tournament in the future, and we know the competition will be just as sweet,' Remmert added. The company introduced the Groom's Cake flavor in 2009. The flavor combines Blue Bell Milk Chocolate ice cream with chocolate cake pieces and chocolate-coated strawberry hearts, surrounded by swirls of strawberry sauce and chocolate icing. "For a limited time, Groom's Cake will be sold in the pint and half gallon sizes," according to Blue Bell. More food news: Panera unveils insulated and bready new fashion accessory: the Croissant Clutch Blue Bell also releasing runner-up flavor Additionally, due to overwhelming response from Cookie Cake fans, Blue Bell is also releasing the runner-up flavor later this month. The flavor pairs sweet cream ice cream with chocolate chip cookie cake pieces and swirls of chocolate and vanilla icing. It will also be available in the pint and half-gallon sizes. 'The competition was fierce because our fans are very passionate about Blue Bell Ice Cream,' Remmert said in the news release. 'We are happy to be able to bring back not one, but two favorite flavors.' Contributing: Ahjané Forbes Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Sweet Treat for Mother's Day: James Avery and Blue Bell Release New Ice Cream Sandwich Charm
KERRVILLE, Texas, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This Mother's Day, James Avery Artisan Jewelry is honoring family and Texas nostalgia with a new seasonal collection—including a charming collaboration with another iconic Texas brand: Blue Bell Creameries. The newest addition to the James Avery collection is the Enamel Blue Bell® Ice Cream Sandwich Charm, a tribute to a beloved Texas treat. Crafted in bronze, sterling silver, and colorful enamel, this charm evokes the sweetness of a classic Blue Bell® Ice Cream Sandwich—right down to the half-torn wrapper and creamy vanilla ice cream nestled between chocolate wafers. This addition follows the success of James Avery's Blue Bell® Ice Cream Charm (resembling a half gallon of the "best ice cream in the country"), a customer favorite first released in 2022. "We are excited to partner again with James Avery Artisan Jewelry," said Sara Schramm, Blue Bell marketing brand manager. "The Enamel Blue Bell® Ice Cream Sandwich Charm captures our sweet treat perfectly. James Avery's attention to detail is unmatched." The partnership between James Avery and Blue Bell Creameries celebrates shared Texas roots and the deep family values that have shaped both brands for generations. Former Blue Bell CEO Ed Kruse began working at the creamery in 1941 at just 13 years old when he and his brother Howard hand-wrapped ice cream sandwiches by the dozen—just like the one captured in this keepsake. "Blue Bell is such a nostalgic part of life for so many Texans," says Sarah Herr, James Avery's Vice President of Merchandising and Design. "Our entire Mother's Day release is about celebrating special traditions and meaningful connections, like the memory of enjoying a Blue Bell sandwich with mom." In addition to the Blue Bell collaboration, the Mother's Day collection features new heartfelt designs that honor motherhood and the everyday moments that matter most. From colorful charms to spring-inspired rings, each piece is an artful and enduring expression of love. The new Enamel Blue Bell® Ice Cream Sandwich Charm will be available for purchase in-store at all James Avery retail locations and the Blue Bell Country Store in Brenham. To find your local James Avery retail store, nearest participating Dillard's, or to shop all new Mother's Day designs online, visit Customers can also purchase the charm online at About James Avery Artisan Jewelry®– James Avery is a vertically integrated, family-owned company located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. We offer finely crafted jewelry designs for men and women in sterling silver, 14K and 18K gold, bronze and gemstones. James Avery jewelry is designed in the Texas Hill Country, with more than 90 percent of our pieces crafted in Kerrville, Comfort, Hondo and Corpus Christi, Texas using the finest materials sourced worldwide. We are a multi-channel retailer with over 130 James Avery stores in four states. Our jewelry is also available at 245 Dillard's locations and 38 Von Maur locations and You can also find our designs at airport stores in Houston and Nashville and select Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) locations. Follow us @jamesavery on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn, as well as @jamesaveryjewelry on TikTok for new releases, trends and behind the scenes. About Blue Bell Creameries – Founded in 1907 in the small town of Brenham, Texas, Blue Bell Creameries is a top-selling ice cream manufacturer in the United States despite being sold in only 24 states. No matter how much the market grows, Blue Bell maintains its top-quality standards. With production facilities located in Brenham, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Sylacauga, Ala., the company offers more than 40 ice cream flavors as well as frozen snack items and health claim products. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE James Avery Artisan Jewelry Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'That's bananas!' Blue Bell drops new Banana Fudge Ice Cream to welcome spring
Spring is just around the corner, and of course Blue Bell Creameries has launched a new ice cream flavor to celebrate. Banana Fudge Ice Cream consists of milk chocolate ice cream swirled with banana flavored ice cream. The new product's listing describes it as "a perfect spring treat, reminiscent of past frozen snack bars on a stick." "Our new Banana Fudge Ice Cream combines two flavors that complement each other so well," said Sara Schramm, Blue Bell marketing brand manager. "Chocolate and banana ice creams are popular treats all on their own. But swirl these two in one carton, and you have an incredibly smooth and delicious dessert." 'We know our fans still crave the frozen snack bars on a stick that featured banana and chocolate,' Schramm continued. 'We have received requests over the years to return these products to our lineup. We thought, why not shake things up and bring this delicious combination back as an ice cream?' Blue Bell teased the launch of the flavor on social media Monday, alongside an edited version of its iconic logo with an orange background and a curvy yellow stripe down the cow's middle. "New logo? That's bananas! It's more like a new flavor clue," the creamery wrote on Facebook. People were quick to decipher the message — and went bananas, as expected. "Are you bringing the banana fudge back?????" one user commented. "Y'all better be bringing back the banana fudge bars or I'll riot!" another wrote. "We the people are SICK of waiting!" Blue Bell's Banana Fudge Ice Cream is available in half-gallon and pint containers — but only for a limited time. The launch of Banana Fudge Ice Cream comes just weeks after Blue Bell announced Strawberry Toaster Pastry and Mardi Gras King Cake ice cream. Both flavors coincided with upcoming holidays, National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and Mardi Gras. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Banana Fudge Ice Cream: Blue Bell drops new spring flavor
