20 Häagen-Dazs Flavors We'll Probably Never Get Back

There's something so nostalgic about ice cream. Whether you're licking a dripping cone on a hot summer day, standing in line for a sweet treat from the ice cream truck, or enjoying a pint solo on the couch, we all have our own cherished memories of ice cream. Many of us probably have our own cherished flavors, too.

Perhaps some of those flavors come from ice cream giant Häagen-Dazs. Beginning in 1960, Polish immigrants Reuben and Rose Mattus set about creating ice cream that was the definition of luxury — no cutting corners, no unnecessary air –– just pure, rich indulgence. Since then, Häagen-Dazs has become synonymous with decadence, as one of the best ice cream brands available in grocery stores (their cookies and cream and pistachio flavors, especially). However, since Häagen-Dazs has been around for decades, it's natural to see flavors come and go. These are 20 flavors the brand has retired that, unfortunately, we'll probably never get back.

A member of Häagen-Dazs Artisan Collection, this flavor saw the ice cream company partner with The Jam Stand. Released in 2015, it was a vanilla bean ice cream swirled with The Jam Stand's Drunken Monkey jam, the first spread created by the company and one that's made with brown sugar, bananas, and spiced rum (and still available for purchase today). This flavor is a pretty unique one, even if it did rely on Häagen-Dazs's standard vanilla bean base.

Unfortunately, Banana Rum Jam was later retired by Häagen-Dazs, along with other members of the Artisan Collection. For those still craving some tropical rum flavor in their ice cream, a pint of the brand's Rum Tres Leches might satisfy that need. There's no banana to be found, but a lush, creamy rum-flavored ice cream with a ribbon of dulce de leche may suffice.

Rather than have a scoop of ice cream alongside a warm piece of blueberry crumble, Häagen-Dazs opted to transform the berry dessert itself into a limited edition ice cream. Blueberry Crumble ice cream was released in 2011 and featured a blueberry ice cream swirled with gobs of buttery cobbler crust crumbles.

The unfortunate thing about limited edition flavors is that we know we only have a small window of time to enjoy them. Such was the case for Blueberry Crumble, which was discontinued in 2012. Unfortunately for those looking to enjoy a pint of blueberry ice cream, Häagen-Dazs no longer offers any ice cream flavors featuring the sweet berry (although a Summer Blueberry & Lemon Sorbet exists). Instead, hungry consumers are directed to other fruity offerings, like strawberry and mango.

Another dessert that got remade as an ice cream, this flavor took inspiration from a slightly fancier treat than a fruit cobbler. Crème brûlée is a custard-based dessert that features an iconic burnt sugar topping that you have to crack through with a spoon to get to the lush custard beneath. The rich flavor and fun texture make crème brûlée a truly decadent experience.

The Häagen-Dazs version of this French dessert was made with a creamy, custard-flavored ice cream that was swirled with caramel throughout. There was no sugar shell, or even hard bits of burnt sugar speckled throughout the ice cream, which we think was a mistake –– and may have even led to this flavor's eventual discontinuation in 2016. Certainly, there's no shortage of caramel-infused ice creams or flavors ribboned with caramel, but we think the unexpected use of a custard-flavored ice cream is what we're really missing.

For a delicious taste of Italy, Häagen-Dazs offered a one-two punch: limoncello gelato. Limoncello is a sweet, thick, citrusy Italian liqueur meant to be enjoyed at the end of a meal –– and it should be sipped, not thrown back like a shot. Gelato, unlike ice cream, is made with whole milk instead of cream and typically contains less fat than standard ice cream. Häagen-Dazs combined the two in this punchy flavor that was released in 2013.

The ice cream company described this pint as a creamy lemon gelato with vodka. Simple and clean, it may have been boring for seasoned ice cream fans who wanted a little more oomph in their scoops. The Limoncello Gelato was retired in 2016 and no remaining gelato flavors are currently listed on the brand's website. Instead, citrus-hungry customers can try the Sweet Lemon Coconut Sorbet and see how that stacks up.

Another icy treat that had some boozy elements was Häagen-Dazs's Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet. Introduced in 2011, it was a tart, fruity creation that blended grapes and blackberries and, despite the name, didn't contain alcohol. Instead, it was apparently just flavored with the wine, without actually containing it. The result was intense, and may not have been that popular with consumers looking for standard sweetness in their sorbets.

While grape is a flavor that doesn't work in ice cream, its water content does allow it to work quite well in sorbets. We imagine this flavor would have been a deliciously refreshing palate cleanser at the end of a hearty meal, or a light dessert on scorching summer nights. Instead, it was retired in 2015. Now, we'll have to content ourselves with the brand's raspberry sorbet instead.

If you're unfamiliar with ruby chocolate, you need to get yourself a bar pronto. Released in 2017, ruby chocolate was the first new chocolate to hit the market since white chocolate in the 1930s. It's sweet, smooth, and slightly tart, with hints of raspberry and strawberry. When Häagen-Dazs introduced their Ruby Cacao Crackle flavor in 2020, it seemed like a sure hit for the buzz-worthy new member of the chocolate squad.

Ruby Cacao Crackle was part of the brand's Crispy Trio Layers line, which layers ice creams and chocolate in a stratified format for consumers to dig down into. This particular variety layered pistachio and sweet cream ice creams interspersed with stripes of ruby chocolate. Unfortunately, the series was a limited edition, and this flavor was retired the same year it was released.

Of course you could serve ice cream on top of brownies and call it a day, or you could get a little more creative and mix them together, like Häagen-Dazs did with their Brownies à la Mode flavor. A member of the company's "Destination" series that was released in 2016, this flavor was pretty simple: vanilla ice cream with fudge and brownie pieces. A Ben & Jerry's cornucopia of mix-ins it was not. However, there's something to be said about the delicious simplicity of a high quality vanilla ice cream studded with luscious pieces of brownie and fudge. 

Unfortunately, despite the inviting name that promised brownies to be the starring figure of this ice cream, according to prolific ice cream reviewing site On Second Scoop, the brownies took a backseat to the fudge swirl. Not a bad thing, but not ideal when brownies are what you're after. Since this was a limited edition, the flavor –– which dropped its "Destination" branding the following year in 2017 –– was later retired altogether. Guess we'll have to go back to having our brownies on the side.

A typical banana split –– a treat that originated in Pennsylvania in 1904 –– consists of scoops of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream in between a sliced banana. It's then topped with hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and the iconic Maraschino cherry.

The Häagen-Dazs version, however, did things a little differently. The brand's Banana Split flavor –– which was first released with limited edition branding before getting placed on the permanent roster –– featured a banana ice cream and whipped cream flavored ice cream swirled together, sprinkled with cherries, and ribboned with a fudge swirl. That pretty much meets all the requirements of a standard banana split. However, it wasn't a winning replication, and Häagen-Dazs retired the flavor in 2018, with nothing similar to take its place.

Another limited edition flavor that won hearts and taste buds before being cruelly retired was Peanut Butter Pie. While we know limited edition flavors are only around for a short while, that doesn't reduce the pain we feel when we can no longer find them in our grocery store freezers.

Released in 2013, this flavor was a decadent concoction of a peanut butter ice cream with swirls of smooth peanut butter and chocolate cookie pieces. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor, this ice cream was a hit, which has us wondering why Häagen-Dazs decided to retire it at all. For those seeking to satisfy their peanut butter and chocolate craving, you can always snag a pint of the brand's Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream or scoop up Costco's behemoth sized chocolate peanut butter pie and dig in.

For those who enjoy a fruitier take on frozen treats, Häagen-Dazs bestowed their peach sorbet. Bright, juicy, and perfect for summer, it's a shame the flavor didn't stick around for the long haul, because we love that sweet stone fruit flavor, especially when temperatures start climbing. Owing to its gluten-free and dairy-free status, the peach sorbet was also likely popular among those with dietary restrictions or allergies. Alas, it was discontinued several years ago, without much fanfare.

For those who still have a hankering for fruity sorbet from the brand, available flavors that are currently listed on the website are Passion Fruit & Sweet Pear, Sweet Lemon Coconut, Summer Blueberry & Lemon, Raspberry, and Mango. They may not totally replace the peach sorbet, but we're more than willing to give them a try.

A bit of an old-fashioned flavor and one that might have been polarizing for ice cream aficionados was Häagen-Dazs's Black Walnut. Lasting from 2005 to 2009, it was a creamy vanilla ice cream with hints of black walnut, offering a deep, earthy note.

Unlike your regular walnuts, black walnuts are more potent in flavor, which could be why this ice cream was so divisive among fans. Those who loved it, loved it, while those who didn't really didn't. This polarization may have been part of the reason this flavor was discontinued. Another possibility is that the cost of black walnuts is decidedly more expensive than the standard variety. If the ice cream wasn't taking off in a way that was economical for Häagen-Dazs, it makes sense why it got the axe in the end. (For those who can't get enough nuts in their ice cream, there's always pistachio.)

A limited edition flavor that still won over fans was this ice cream. Another blink-and-you'll-miss-it flavor, it was both released and retired in the 2010s. Häagen-Dazs took inspiration from German chocolate cake in the creation and naming –– although German chocolate cake isn't actually German. The chocolate cake features a frosting made with shredded coconut and is decorated with pecans, which is a flavor profile the ice cream version pretty much nailed. 

Häagen-Dazs's German Chocolate Cake ice cream had a chocolate base with caramel coconut pecan and chunks of chocolate cake throughout, making it a one of a kind textural and flavorful experience. For those looking to replicate the discontinued treat, we recommend scooping up two flavors from the company: Vanilla Caramel Pecan and Triple Chocolate Fudge Cookie, finished with a sprinkle of shredded coconut.

Like many ice cream companies (Salt & Straw comes to mind), Häagen-Dazs also likes to release flavors as part of a series. One such series is its Spirits line, which features alcohol in their ice cream. Current flavors in the Spirits lineup (which have since been rebranded to remove the "Spirits" design) include Rum Tres Leches, Bourbon Praline Pecan, and Bourbon Vanilla Bean Truffle. Unfortunately, one ice cream that didn't make the cut was Rosé & Cream.

Released in 2020, it was a sweet cream ice cream that was swirled with a rosé ribbon made with real rosé, although each pint came with a mere 0.5% ABV, meaning you wouldn't get tipsy after a few scoops. Unfortunately, the era of "rosé all day" was cut short; the flavor was discontinued by 2022.

Another ice cream flavor that got a little boozy was the beloved Bailey's Irish Cream flavor, a dessert that incorporated the creamy liquor to the delight of many fans. It was smooth and rich, a treat for ice cream consumers with a more sophisticated palate.

Unfortunately, to the dismay of many, the Bailey's Irish Cream flavor was discontinued in 2018. In a reply posted on X, Häagen-Dazs explained, "Sometimes products aren't as successful as we anticipate and end up discontinued. We really do appreciate your feedback and will definitely let our team know that you miss it!" For those who still fancy a bit of Bailey's with their ice cream, the company does still offer an Irish Cream Brownie flavor among their pint selection.

A popular dessert usually prepared tableside for diners' entertainment, bananas foster is a dish that involves flambéing bananas in sugar and rum. The sweet, caramel creation is then usually served, fittingly, over ice cream. When Häagen-Dazs crafted their Bananas Foster ice cream in 2010, its take on the retro treat featured a banana ice cream ribboned with a brown sugar, rum, and cinnamon swirl.

Unlike the previously mentioned Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet, the Bananas Foster ice cream actually featured real rum in its ingredients, too. Released twice as a limited edition, it made a second appearance in 2012 before it was sent to retirement. (If you're keeping track, that's three banana ice cream flavors we've lost.)

The second flavor on our list to belong to the Trio Layers series that was unfortunately discontinued was Salted Caramel & Chocolate. Released in 2017, we have to admit to being a bit underwhelmed by the description of this flavor, which was simply salted caramel ice cream layered with chocolate ice cream, with Belgian chocolate shards sandwiched between them. Compared to other retired flavors on this list, it's not exactly a showstopper. 

However, Häagen-Dazs didn't build its reputation on being a showy brand — rather, quality is what defines the company. All that being said, despite the quality, the Salted Caramel & Chocolate Trio Crispy Layers was retired. (If you're located closer to north of the border, though, you're in luck: Häagen-Dazs still offers this flavor in Canada under the Exträaz Layers line.)

The final nail in the proverbial coffin for banana ice cream from Häagen-Dazs is the Banana Peanut Butter Chip flavor. Indeed, there are now zero banana ice cream flavors currently among the list of available products offered by Häagen-Dazs, and that includes any sorbets, plant-based products, or ice cream bars or cones.

The Banana Peanut Butter Chip flavor was banana ice cream swirled with a ribbon of rich peanut butter and speckled throughout with chocolate chips. What's not to love? We would've thought this ice cream would be a hit among the general ice cream-eating crowd, with little kids especially taking a liking to these simple flavors. This ice cream was first released in 2018 but was discontinued around 2021-2022, leaving us banana ice cream-less.

Fun, fresh, and fruity, the Summer Berry Cake Pop flavor from Häagen-Dazs was released in 2022 in a cheery, colorful pint container. Another ice cream that took inspiration from a popular dessert, Summer Berry Cake Pop swirled together two ice cream flavors –– strawberry and sweet cream –– and mixed in some cake pieces and a ribbon of raspberry sauce. It seemed like a pretty simple idea, executed beautifully, but perhaps it was a case of over-promising and under-delivering.

Ice cream review site On Second Scoop found the pint kind of boring, with the suggestion that the sweet cream side of the pint be swapped for white chocolate — a flavor that pairs wonderfully with strawberry and raspberry. The flavor ended up being retired in 2024, but we think fans can enjoy similar vibes with the classic New York Strawberry Cheesecake pint or Summer Berry Belgian Waffle Cone.

Another release from Häagen-Dazs's Artisan collection was its Tres Leches Brigadeiro flavor. Brigadeiros are a sweet Brazilian confection made with condensed milk and cocoa and have a chewy texture. In appearance, they look very similar to chocolate truffles.

This Häagen-Dazs ice cream was made in collaboration with the company My Sweet, a Brooklyn-based company, in 2015. The flavor was a deconstructed version of the brigadeiro: Rather than having chunks of the chewy treat inside the ice cream, it used the ingredients to inspire the flavor. Tres Leches Brigadeiro was a tres leches ice cream swirled with sweetened condensed milk and a cocoa sauce. Like the previously mentioned Banana Rum Jam, however, this ice cream was a limited release and has since been retired.

Originally released in 2016 as a member of Häagen-Dazs's  "Destination" series, the Vanilla, Tangerine & Shortbread flavor (sometimes listed as Vanilla & Tangerine Shortbread) featured the brand's iconic vanilla ice cream swirled with a sweet-tart tangerine curd and chunks of shortbread cookies. The flavor was said to be inspired by tea time in the United Kingdom, with shortbread cookies a popular, buttery accompaniment to a cup of Earl Grey. We like the sophisticated take of this refreshing-sounding ice cream.

The flavor was made in collaboration with Rare Bird Preserves, a small Illinois-based company, which may partially be the reason for its retirement. After getting rebranded without the "Destination" distinction, this ice cream stuck around a little while longer before it was ultimately discontinued sometime around 2019.