15 Great Ice Cream Combinations

Do I love ice cream? You SHERBET I do!

If you enjoy ice cream as much as I do, I’m sure you’re also astounded by the hundreds of flavors available, like its popular flavors: vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate. 

You’re probably having a hard time thinking about which one to try or which one to put on your menu. I got your back. I’ve compiled a list of 15 great ice cream combos.

The 15 great ice cream combinations are:

1. Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream  
2. Chocolate and Coconut 
3. Chocolate and Vanilla 
4. Coffee and Oreo 
5. Peanut Butter and Jelly 
6. Lemon Sorbet and Cheesecake
7. Cereal and Milk Ice Cream 
8. Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream 
9. Honey Pistachio Ice Cream
10. Brownie and Caramel Corn
11. Blueberries and Oatmeal Cookies 
12. Cinnamon Cereal and Strawberry Jam
13. Fudge and Toasted Coconut
14. Cherry and Pistachio Ice Cream 
15. Strawberry, Blueberry, and Marshmallow Ice Cream

Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream 

Buttered popcorn ice cream is the perfect combination for movie nights. With its balanced flavor of sweetness and saltiness, I’m confident you’ll enjoy watching your favorite movies while enjoying this delicious ice cream combination.

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups of heavy cream 
• Salt 
• 1 cup of whole milk 
• 2 cups of butter-flavored popcorn
• 6 large egg yolks
• 3 to 4 cups of sugar

Chocolate and Coconut 

Do you enjoy dairy-free desserts? If so, chocolate and coconut milk ice cream is the ideal ice cream combination for you. This great combo is rich, creamy, and easy to make.

Ingredients: 

• Vanilla extract
• Cacao Powder
• Coconut Milk 
• Maple Syrup 

Chocolate and Vanilla 

Chocolate and vanilla are a common and classic yet timeless ice cream pair. Almost anyone knows or loves these flavors. So, if you own or want to run an ice cream business, I strongly advise you to add this combination to your menu.

Ingredients:

• Chocolate syrup
• Vanilla essence
• Condensed milk
• Whipping cream

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Coffee and Oreo 

Yes! You read that right. If you love coffee, like me, and Oreos, this is the perfect ice cream combo for you. With this combo, you can get energized by the familiar taste of coffee and the sweetness of Oreos. 

Ingredients: 

• Oreo cookies
• Cold heavy cream 
• Condensed milk 
• Espresso powder
• Vanilla extract
• Salt

Peanut Butter and Jelly 

This ice cream combo brings your classic comfort food—peanut butter and jelly—into the mix. So, if you grew up eating PB&J sandwiches, you should try this genius ice cream combo that makes you relive your best childhood memories.

Ingredients:

• Peanut butter 

• Whole milk 
• Cornstarch 
• Salt 
• Heavy cream 
• Jam 
• Granulated sugar

Lemon and Cheesecake

Are you searching for a more balanced and distinct flavor? If so, this is the perfect ice cream combination for you. This excellent combo tastes just like cheesecake and I’m sure that this will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients: 

• Lemon curd
• Cream cheese
• Condensed milk 
• Vanilla 

Cereal and Milk Ice Cream

Do you want extra sweetness? If so, you better try this combo. This ice cream mix pairs with your favorite cereals to create a delectable treat and will, without a doubt, attract your children’s attention and taste buds. 

Ingredients: 

• Cereal (any cereal)
• Cold whipping cream 
• Cold condensed milk 

Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream 

Another ice cream combo with coffee! This great ice cream mix is rich in flavor, easy to make, and has a balanced sweet taste. You might also want to consider adding this to your menu if you are an ice cream shop owner. 

Ingredients:

• Doughnuts 
• Coffee granules
• 1 cup of milk 
• Heavy cream 
• Eggs
• White sugar

Honey Pistachio Ice Cream

This ice cream combo finds a perfect balance between sweetness and saltiness. So, if you want a unique and balanced flavor, you should absolutely try this awesome combo. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup of whole milk
• Honey 
• Roasted and salted pistachios 
• Salt
• Heavy cream 
• Granulated sugar 
• Vanilla extract

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Brownie and Caramel Corn

This ice cream combination is ideal if you prefer more crunch and flavor. This delectable combination combines the rich chocolate taste of brownies with the sweetness and crunchiness of caramel corn.

Ingredients:

• Brownie 
• Caramel corn
• Pint of vanilla ice cream

Blueberries and Oatmeal Cookies 

It may seem strange for ice cream, but this combo brings you a healthier ice cream. Blueberries are nutritious and tasty, while cookies are packed with nourishing oils, making them the right partners for a healthier and more delicious treat. 

Ingredients: 

• Blueberries 
• Oatmeal cookies 
• Pint of vanilla ice cream

Cinnamon Cereal and Strawberry Jam

Yet another healthy and easy-to-make ice cream combo. This awesome combination of cinnamon cereal and strawberry jam elevates the taste and health benefits of ice cream. I highly recommend this combo if you love jams.

Ingredients: 

• Cinnamon cereal 
• Strawberry Jam 
• Vanilla ice cream

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Fudge and Toasted Coconut

This ice cream combination will undoubtedly leave you craving more. I am confident that this combination will satisfy your cravings with its special, sweet fudge and toasted coconut for extra texture and flavor.

Ingredients:

• Fudge 
• Toasted coconut 
• Vanilla ice cream 

Cherry and Pistachio Ice Cream 

This ice cream combination also strikes the ideal blend of sweetness and salt. Its main ingredients, cherries, and pistachios create a tasty, sweet, and salty delight that will surely satisfy your cravings. 

Ingredients: 

• Pistachios 
• Frozen cherries
• Heavy cream 
• Sugar
• Milk 
• Egg yolk
• Vanilla extract 

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Strawberry, Blueberry, and Marshmallow Ice Cream

This perfect combination mixes ingredients that complement one another. With strawberries, blueberries, and marshmallows, you’ll have an especially sweet and delightful dessert. This combo is also perfect for kids and picnics. 

Ingredients:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Marshmallows
• Coconut milk 
• Eggs
• Heavy cream 
• Granulated sugar

Conclusion 

There are many more ice cream combinations to explore, but I’m most certain that these great combos will satisfy your cravings and are ideal to have on your menu if you operate an ice cream store.

1. Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream – Perfect for movie nights (full recipe). 
2. Chocolate and Coconut – Perfect combo for dairy-free ice cream (full recipe).
3. Chocolate and Vanilla – Classic yet timeless pairing (full recipe). 
4. Coffee and Oreo – Perfect for coffeeholic (full recipe). 
5. Peanut Butter and Jelly – A classic and favorite mix (full recipe). 
6. Lemon Sorbet and Cheesecake – Unique and rich flavor (full recipe). 
7. Cereal and Milk Ice Cream – A combo with your favorite cereals (full recipe). 
8. Coffee and Donuts Ice Cream – Perfect combo for an energizing treat (full recipe). 
9. Honey Pistachio Ice Cream – Balanced in flavor and texture (full recipe). 
10. Brownie and Caramel Corn – Crunch and flavor in one (full recipe). 
11. Blueberries and Oatmeal Cookies – Healthy ice cream combo (full recipe). 
12. Cinnamon Cereal and Strawberry Jam – Easy to make, healthy, and tasty (full recipe). 
13. Fudge and Toasted Coconut – Favorite treat and unique texture in one (full recipe). 
14. Cherry and Pistachio Ice Cream – Ideal blend of sweetness and salt (full recipe). 
15. Strawberry, Blueberry, and Marshmallow – Ultimate combo for sweetness (full recipe). 

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