20 Publix Ice Cream Flavors To Look For On Your Next Visit

If you're a Publix shopper, you probably have go-to products from the grocery store chain you get every time you go. We even made a list compiling the fan-favorite Publix products that shoppers buy every visit. If Publix ice cream isn't on your list of must-buy items, then it absolutely should be.

For anyone unfamiliar, Publix's ice cream stands out from the rest because the chain makes its own ice cream at the company's dairy plants. This ice cream is extremely popular amongst shoppers — not only because they find it delicious, but also because Publix produces a wide variety of ice cream flavors. These flavors include classics such as vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, of course, but there are also unique flavors that you can't get from other ice cream brands, such as Otter Paws or Cappuccino Fudge Blitz. Moreover, Publix makes fun, tasty seasonal and limited edition flavors. For example, there are plenty of holiday-esque flavors in the fall and winter months. If you're new to the world of Publix ice cream, read on. We compiled a list of some of the best, and most interesting, flavors to look out for on your next grocery shopping trip. The price for each ice cream varies based on flavor and size (you can buy pints, half gallons, or large tubs).

While you may not think of ice cream when you hear the word "hash," that should certainly change after you try this delicious flavor from Publix. Heavenly Hash consists of chocolate ice cream, marshmallow sauce, chocolate chunks, and roasted almonds. You can expect this one to be nutty, sweet, and creamy, plus it's super chocolatey — and the chocolate chunks provide a satisfying crunch, along with extra-rich chocolatey flavor. All in all, this is a must-try for any chocolate lovers, especially those who love a nutty infusion.

Here's an ice cream with an adorable name that may catch the attention of animal lovers who also love ice cream: Otter Paws. This flavor has vanilla ice cream with cocoa-coated pecans and thick swirls of caramel. This one is perfect for anyone who loves how much extra sweetness caramel brings to the table when it comes to ice cream flavors. Plus, the cocoa-coated pecans make for a fun addition — it's an unexpected way to infuse some chocolate flavor in there while also adding a touch of nuttiness.

If you're a fan of banana pudding, add this flavor to the top of your list. Publix's Southern Banana Pudding transforms the classic, beloved dessert into ice cream. It consists of French-style custard ice cream, swirls of banana sauce, and pieces of vanilla wafers. While this ice cream tastes delicious as is, you can make it resemble traditional banana pudding by adding a bit of whipped cream and sliced bananas. Anyone who loves the way that banana pudding combines prominent banana flavor with creaminess should fall for this ice cream.

This next flavor is for the most ardent fans of any and all candy bars. Candy Bar ice cream, a limited edition flavor that returns to Publix for fall and winter, features vanilla ice cream and pieces of a range of candy types (peanut butter cups, baked chocolate truffles, pretzel bark pieces, and milk chocolate gems), as well as swirls of honey caramel. This means each bite has a burst of various sweet candy flavors, including nutty-chocolately goodness from the peanut butter cups and salty-sweet perfection from the pretzel bark.

Sure, sometimes we're in the mood for a bowl of traditional vanilla ice cream — something simple, yet always tasty. If you're a vanilla lover and you're looking for something that highlights the deliciousness of the classic flavor, but is just a little bit more interesting, grab a container of Publix's Vanilla Crunch ice cream. This version of vanilla contains ground vanilla beans and vanilla flavored flakes, so the prominence of vanilla is taken up a notch. Plus, the vanilla ice cream is made with an egg custard base, so it's super rich and creamy.

We already covered a few ice cream flavors from Publix that combine chocolate with nuts (one of the best food combinations out there), but this one keeps it a bit simple, so the heavenly combo isn't lost in the midst of other ingredients or flavors. Chocolate Almond contains, well, chocolate ice cream with roasted almonds. It's a great pick for when you want fairly simple chocolate ice cream that just has a little extra something, which, in this case, is the roasted almonds. They provide both a satisfying crunch and a savory element to balance out the sweet.

Here's another seasonal flavor that should catch the eye of anyone who loves all things pumpkin when fall rolls around. Pumpkin Pie consists of pumpkin pie-flavored ice cream, whipped cream swirls, and buttery pie crust pieces. It definitely reminds you of biting into a fresh piece of pumpkin pie, but with extra creaminess and even more of a refreshing factor. In fact, if you're still having warm weather where you live when Thanksgiving rolls around, you may find yourself craving the ice cream version of pumpkin pie more than the actual thing.

Not only are there ice creams inspired by pie, but cake also has its time to shine in the ice cream world with It's Your Birthday Cake!, featuring birthday cake-flavored ice cream with multicolored frosted cookie pieces and swirls of bright blue frosting. This ice cream also has fun pops of color, as well as being full of sweet, cake-like flavor. This ice cream is great to serve at parties or whenever you're in a celebratory mood.

If you love coffee ice cream but want a flavor that has a bit more to it, grab a container of Cappuccino Fudge Blitz. It's coffee ice cream with white chocolate creme, thick swirls of chocolate fudge, and, for extra coffee flavor, pieces of mocha espresso mini brownies. Essentially, it's the next level of coffee ice cream, with added chocolate elements to appease those who love both chocolate and coffee (and anything that combines the two).

You've heard of Rocky Road but have you heard of Coconut Road? This flavor from Publix consists of coconut ice cream, chocolate-coated praline coconut, chocolate almond fudge swirls, and dulce de leche caramel. There's plenty of coconut flavor, true to its name, so if you wish that coconut showed up more in ice cream, this one is for you. Plus, the fudge and caramel bring in extra sweetness, richness, and flavor. Between the coconut, the chocolate, the caramel, and the nuttiness, there's so much deliciousness here.

Here's a limited edition festive flavor to look out for during the holiday season: Santa's White Christmas. It consists of coffee-flavored ice cream with plenty of cocoa espresso flakes mixed in. This flavor may not scream "Christmas" to you — often, peppermint shows up in Christmastime ice cream flavors (such as with the beloved Trader Joe's Candy Cane Joe-Joe's ice cream) — but if you're a coffee lover, then think of this like a Christmas gift. It's full of extra coffee flavor, as well as a bit of chocolate and plenty of sweetness.

If your favorite ice cream flavor is dulce de leche, you can rest assured that Publix has you covered — this is one of its permanent flavors. Publix's Dulce De Leche has caramel-flavored ice cream with plenty of extra caramel swirled in. It's a rich, sweet, decadent treat that certainly satisfies your sweet tooth (or your craving for caramel).

Anyone who loves the combination of fruit and nuts needs to know about Publix' Cherry Nut ice cream flavor. It's infused with maraschino cherries and roasted almonds, making for one delicious combo. The maraschino cherries bring in so much fruity sweetness while the roasted almonds balance it out with a hint of savoryness. For an ultra-decadent treat, use this flavor to make the ultimate sundae, complete with all of your favorite toppings and, of course, a maraschino cherry on top. If you need inspiration, check out our list of ways to upgrade your sundae.

Here's another cake-inspired flavor for when you want something different than the typical birthday cake flavor: Chantilly Cake. This limited edition flavor consists of white cake-flavored ice cream with berry-flavored ribbons and pieces of almond-flavored cake. Basically, if you love the super popular berry chantilly cake from Whole Foods (which we placed first in our ranking of Whole Foods bakery cakes), then you need to try this Publix ice cream. When serving it, try adding fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream on top to make the treat just a bit more decadent.

Next, we have another option for anyone who can't resist a fruity ice cream flavor: Roadrunner Raspberry. It's white chocolate-flavored ice cream with swirls of raspberry puree and dark chocolate red raspberry mini cups. In other words, there's a lot to love here, from the chocolate inclusion (both white and dark) to the multiple ways that sweet-tart raspberry flavor is infused into the ice cream. It's fun to serve this with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a few fresh raspberries on top.

If you're craving an extravagant banana split but don't want to buy all of the ingredients just to use up one time, then Publix has a solution for you: buy its Banana Split ice cream. This flavor is essentially a decadent, topping-filled sundae all in one convenient tub. It's banana-flavored ice cream, roasted pecans, pineapple bits, strawberry-flavored sauce, butter fudge, and, of course, the "cherry on top" that's actually mixed into the ice cream, maraschino cherries. A couple scoops of this definitely satisfies your banana split craving — it has all of the essential ingredients and then some.

If your two favorite sweet things are cookies and chocolate (and ice cream, of course), then Chocolate Cookie Quarry is the flavor for you. The limited edition flavor features chocolate ice cream, chocolate cookie crumb swirls, and pieces of chocolate sandwich cookies. Really, this is a chocolate lover's dream ice cream — it's bursting with chocolatey deliciousness and, a delectable bonus, has a nice crunch to it thanks to the inclusion of chocolate cookies.

If you love cherry as a flavor, we have another tasty ice cream option for you: Black Jack Cherry. This Publix ice cream contains pieces of black cherry and chocolate chunks. This is a great alternative to Cherry Nut for anyone who doesn't love nuts in ice cream (or is allergic) and just wants to focus on the combination of cherries and chocolate. This flavor tastes delicious with an extra drizzle of chocolate sauce, or even a handful of chocolate chips if you're in the mood to make it extra chocolatey.

For our last limited edition flavor, we have Marry Me Strawberry, which features strawberry ice cream, ribbons of strawberry-flavored sauce, and plenty of pieces of white chocolate strawberry pecan bark. Like many of the flavors on this list, you can expect each bite to be super decadent, creamy, rich, and sweet. It's perfect for strawberry ice cream lovers who are looking for a version that has a bit more going on — not only is there extra strawberry flavor thanks to the sauce, but the bark adds a crunch, some nuttiness, and a white chocolate infusion.

If you're looking for a version of chocolate ice cream that's extra indulgent and extra rich, check out Publix's Chocolate Trinity. It consists of three chocolate elements: chocolate ice cream, thick pieces of chocolate fudge, and mini chocolate fudge cups. In other words, this flavor is basically the ice cream version of a delicious piece of fudge. It may even inspire you to make some homemade fudge — if so, we have a list of the best fudge recipes for you to check out.