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Daily Mail
2 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.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
McDonald's launches ‘top-tier' new McFlurry flavor to celebrate dessert's 30th anniversary — but there's a catch
McDonald's is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the McFlurry with a brand-new flavor. The Birthday Cake McFlurry, made with creamy vanilla soft serve and blended with frosted cake-flavored confetti cookie dough pieces and birthday cake-flavored syrup, has landed in stores — but there's a catch. Given that the confection was originally created in Canada, the special-edition flavor is not available in America. 'Yes … I know you're shocked, but McDonald's has given Canada yet another amazing McFlurry flavor as we sit with the two that we always get,' food blog Snackolator quipped. The American Instagrammer lamented that Canadian Mickey D's had an Apple Cake McFlurry tied to 'A Minecraft Movie' as well as a 'Cadbury Egg McFlurry just in the last month … Just throwing that out there,' they snarked. Though it's disappointing that McDonald's locations in America won't be getting 'one of the best new flavors,' it's no surprise given the origins of the McFlurry. The beloved treat was created by a Canadian McDonald's franchisee named Ron McLellan in Bathurst, New Brunswick, in 1995. According to a McDonald's fan page, the original McFlurry flavors included Oreo, Nestlé Crunch, M&M's and Butterfinger, and the shake menu has since expanded to over 20 flavors worldwide. As of now, there are no talks of the Birthday Cake McFlurry moving to the US anytime soon — but Delish noted that the fast-food franchise has a history of bringing Canadian menu items to America, so it's not entirely out of the question. Canadian McDonald's fans can't wait to get their hands on the newest addition to the menu. 'Wait this might actually change my life,' one comment read. 'This is a sweet way to celebrate,' another wrote. 'I had it. Definitely a top-tier flavor,' another lucky customer noted.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
McDonald's shakes up fan-favorite dessert with new 30th anniversary addition… and fans are FURIOUS
McDonald's customers are furious to learn that its Birthday Cake McFlurry will NOT be hitting US menus anytime soon. Loyal customers were quick to slam McDonald's for celebrating the dessert's 30th anniversary outside the US. Instead, the chain is marking the occasion in Canada. 'I knew the second I saw this it wasn't in America,' an Instagram user wrote on a post created by Snackolator. '@mcdonalds this is ridiculous. You weren't born in Canada, the USA should get this,' another person responded. In fact, the McFlurry was actually invented by Canadian franchisee Ron McLellan in 1995. The new McFlurry combines vanilla ice cream mixed with cake-flavored cookie dough pieces and cake-flavored syrup. The flavor is only available for a limited time, and it joins a variety of other new items added to Canadian McDonald's menus. Multiple fans, including Snackolator, mentioned these new menu additions. 'Canada lately has gotten an Apple shake for Minecraft and Cadbury Egg McFlurry just in the last month... just throwing that out there,' the food blogger wrote. 'I like the subtle shade to McDonald's for showing obvious favoritism to other countries lol,' an Instagrammer replied to the comment. Like the Birthday Cake McFlurry, the chain's Creme-Egg McFlurry and Apple Shake are not available in the US. Canada also offers Skor and Smarties McFlurries at all McDonald's restaurants. The only McFlurries currently available in the US are Oreo and M&M's, which are two of the desert's original flavors. As of now, there are no discussions of whether McDonald's in the US will begin offering the Birthday Cake-flavored dessert. Instagram users from the US have jokingly accepted they will likely need to 'travel to Canada' in order to buy the treat. McDonald's has been busy working on bouncing back from slumping sales, which includes a 3.6 percent drop in this year's first quarter. The restaurant chain is working to earn its customers back by extending popular deals, including its $5 Meal Deal. McDonald's is also a couple of weeks into its nationwide McCrispy Strips rollout. While the McFlurry has grown to become a talked-about desert at the fast food empire, it hasn't diminished the anticipation over the return of snack wraps. Dubbed the "McCrispy Snack Wrap," the popular item was rumored to arrive at restaurants on April 29. This has proven not to be the case, and as of now, the snack wraps have yet to become available in the US. Loyal McDonald's customers who are too excited to wait can purchase a McWrap or regular Snack Wrap at any location in Canada.
New York Post
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
McDonald's launches ‘top-tier' new McFlurry flavor to celebrate dessert's 30th anniversary — but there's a catch
McDonald's is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the McFlurry with a brand new flavor. The Birthday Cake McFlurry, made with creamy vanilla soft serve and blended with frosted cake-flavored confetti cookie dough pieces and birthday cake-flavored syrup, has landed in stores — but there's a catch. Given that the confection was originally created in Canada, the special edition flavor is not available in America. Advertisement McDonald's is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the McFlurry with a new Birthday Cake flavor. McDonalds Canada 'Yes… I know you're shocked, but McDonald's has given Canada yet another amazing McFlurry flavor as we sit with the two that we always get,' food blog Snackolator quipped on Instagram. 'Canada lately has gotten an Apple shake for Minecraft and Cadbury Egg McFlurry just in the last month… just throwing that out there,' they snarked. Advertisement Though it's disappointing that McDonald's locations in America won't be getting 'one of the best new flavors,' it's no surprise given the origins of the McFlurry. The beloved treat was first created by a Canadian McDonald's franchisee named Ron McLellan in Bathurst, New Brunswick, in 1995. According to a McDonald's fan page, the original McFlurry flavors included Oreo, Nestle Crunch, M&M's and Butterfinger, which has since expanded to over 20 flavors worldwide. Advertisement As of now, there are no talks of the Birthday Cake McFlurry moving onto U.S. menus anytime soon — but Delish noted that the fast-food franchise has a history of bringing Canadian menu items to America, so it's not entirely out of the question. The McFlurry was first created by a Canadian McDonald's franchisee in Bathurst, New Brunswick, in 1995. Will Watts/Correspondent, Marco Eagle via Imagn Content Services, LLC Canadian McDonald's fans can't wait to get their hands on the newest addition to the menu. 'Wait this might actually change my life,' one comment read. Advertisement 'This is a sweet way to celebrate,' another wrote. 'I had it. Definitely a top-tier flavor,' another lucky customer noted.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
McDonalds Canada introduces new McFlurry flavor
Published: Updated: Get ready for a treat! McDonald's has just introduced a brand-new McFlurry flavor: the Birthday Cake McFlurry. This delightful dessert features their signature creamy vanilla soft serve blended with frosted cake-flavored confetti cookie dough pieces and a sweet birthday cake flavored syrup, available in both regular and snack sizes. There's a catch for those outside Canada: the Birthday Cake McFlurry is only available north of the border. The Snackolator account wryly commented, 'Yes… I know you're shocked, but McDonald's has once again blessed Canada with an incredible McFlurry flavor, leaving the rest of us with our standard options.' They also highlighted Canada's recent lucky streak, mentioning, 'Canada lately has gotten an Apple shake for Minecraft and a Cadbury Egg McFlurry just in the last month… just throwing that out there.' Initial reactions from McDonald's fans in Canada, the lucky recipients of the new Birthday Cake McFlurry, have been overwhelmingly positive. 'I had it. definitely a top tier flavour,' one Instagram user commented. Others playfully acknowledged the limited availability, with one remarking, 'I like the subtle shade to McDonalds for showing obvious favoritism to other countries lol ��.' A regular Birthday Cake McFlurry contains 680 calories, 22 grams of fat, 110 grams of carbohydrates, 11 grams of protein, and a significant 84 grams of sugar. Earlier this year, McDonald's Canada partnered with the Toronto Raptors in February to introduce the '95 McFlurry'. This special flavor, inspired by the Raptors' iconic purple and red from 1995, was exclusively available to fans in Ontario. Jeff Anderson, Culinary Innovation Lead at McDonald's Canada, explained, 'We took inspiration from the Raptors' original colours to create a vibrant flavour that brings back the fun and nostalgia of the 90s. The '95 McFlurry is a tribute to the McFlurry and the Raptors' journey.' While Canada enjoys these exciting new McFlurry options, American McDonald's fans are left with a considerably more limited selection: the standard McFlurry with M&M'S Candies and the McFlurry with Oreo Cookies. Adding to the changes, McDonald's recently updated their packaging in the US, switching from plastic lids to cardboard four-flap cups and eliminating the iconic square spoons. Interestingly, this new packaging is also used in Canada, with one Redditor commenting, 'They're packaged this way in Canada too. I love this packaging though because I am a fervent plastic hater.' Many McDonald's customers have noticed that their McFlurrys are sometimes not fully mixed. According to one McDonald's worker, the primary reason is often simply being too busy. The employee explained, 'Usually they don't get mixed because we are too busy. Personally, I try to mix them, but if our mixer isn't ready when I need it, I have to do it manually with a spoon.' The Redditor further elaborated that staffing shortages often contribute to the issue. 'Usually, there's supposed to be someone whose job it is to take orders and make drinks/ice cream,' they explained. 'Half the time there is no one there, so the person at the window has to handle all of that, including handing out food and drinks, and eventually taking and processing orders.'
