The Best New Ice Cream & Frozen Treats to Stock Your Freezer with This Summer, Taste-Tested
You can do better than vanilla
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A droopy, gumball-eyed Spongebob pop will always have its place as a summertime staple (ditto for Bomb pops), but before the season ends, I want to challenge you to venture beyond your go-to order. Just about every ice cream and frozen dessert company has launched limited-edition flavors and treats to help you keep your cool on even the most scorching days. So, where should you begin?
PureWow editors sampled 29 different frozen ice creams, dairy desserts and pops to bring you the top 11 to try before Labor Day. Consider this your summer 2025 frosty treat bucket list. Now get snacking before they leave stores (or melt).
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