Have you ever been to Dairy Queen lately, took a look at their menu, and just wished they still had the Cotton Candy Blizzard? Or the Red Velvet Cake Blizzard? These days we could all use a bit of nostalgia. Just to remind us of simpler times.
Dairy Queen has been at the forefront of soft-serve ice cream in the fast food industry. Over the years, they’ve constantly innovated and showed off what they can do. They came up with tons of creative new flavors and made a spectacle of each new Blizzard they came up with. Which is why a lot of people are clamoring for the return of some of their special flavors. These discontinued flavors have a special place in our hearts which is why we compiled them on this list.
From fruity favorites to collaborations with other brands, these are 12 discontinued Dairy Queen Blizzard flavors that we need back.
12. Sour Patch Kids Redberry Blizzard
Released: July 2019
Let’s start things off with something more recent. Back in 2019, Dairy Queen teamed up with Sour Patch Kids to come up with the Sour Patch Kids Redberry Blizzard. Combining DQ’s creamy Redberry-flavored soft serve with pieces of Sour Patch Kids Bitz, this Blizzard perfectly blends sweet and sour flavors in one dessert. It’s the perfect example of Dairy Queen’s innovation and their ability to just bring things together. Too bad this limited-time release was only available for a short time. It was pretty well-received though so there’s hope that DQ and Sour Patch Kids can team up again in the future. Bringing this item back would be great but coming up with something entirely new would be even better.
11. Hawaiian Blizzard
Released: 2000s
What if I told you that there was a Blizzard flavor that tastes exactly like a tropical vacation in a cup? That’s right! Back in the day, Dairy Queen had the Hawaiian Blizzard. Paced with chunks of pineapple, swirls of coconut, and even a hint of banana, this Blizzard will make you feel like you’re on an island getaway with every bite. The vibrant yellow color also adds to that beach vibe it has going for it. Really, the only thing missing here is the little umbrella that usually comes with beach drinks. It’s a perfect summer treat to beat the heat. It was discontinued though but we’re hoping that someday we’ll see the Hawaiian Blizzard back at DQ. Who knows, maybe we’ll see it on one of their summer menus in the future.
10. Very Cherry Chip Blizzard
Released: 2022 (Seasonal)
Here’s a Blizzard that wasn’t too flashy but it hit all the right spots. Cherry is one of those classic fruit flavors that just go really well with ice cream. Dairy Queen understands this really well so they came up with the Very Cherry Chip Blizzard. It’s made with a creamy vanilla soft serve studded with dark chocolate chunks, then swirled with a vibrant cherry flavor and bursting with bits of real cherries. It was sweet, creamy, and crunchy all at the same time. It’s one of those Blizzard flavors that you enjoyed when you want something familiar and delicious. It’s a timeless flavor combo that really should have a permanent spot on DQ’s menu.
9. Lemon Meringue Pie Blizzard
Released: July 2013
Dairy Queen has a rotation of different Blizzard flavors to keep things fresh and interesting. Every now and then, they’d add a classic pie flavor and mix it up with their Blizzard. One of the best ones they came up with was the Lemon Meringue Pie Blizzard. We don’t see citrus flavors mixed with creamy soft-serve too often but when done right, it’s an amazing mix of flavors and texture. That’s exactly what happened with the Lemon Meringue Pie Blizzard. It’s basically a creamy vanilla soft-serve with a tangy twist thanks to the lemon pie fillings. It also has a bit of crunch thanks to the addition of crunchy pie crust pieces. It’s quite literally like eating a deconstructed lemon meringue pie except it’s colder and creamier. This is another one of DQ’s discontinued Blizzards that would feel right at home on a summer menu. Fingers crossed that we get to see it back again.
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8. Piñata Party Blizzard
Released: June 2020
Over the years, we’ve seen Dairy Queen come up with lots of themed Blizzards that made the dessert more fun and enjoyable. One of the best ones they came up with has to be the Piñata Party Blizzard. It’s quite literally a party in a cup. Picture this: Dairy Queen’s signature vanilla soft serve with confetti cake pieces and pink confetti icing. The result? A dreamy, pastel-colored masterpiece. But the real star of the show was hidden deep inside the dessert. It has a center filled with white chocolate and confetti cake stars. Just like a real piñata. Every bite was an explosion of different textures and flavors. It’s like cracking open a piñata but minus the whacking part.
7. Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard
Released: March 2015
Mint and Chocolate are two flavors that not a lot of people can agree upon. It’s safe to say that it’s pretty divisive. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea but one thing’s for sure, this discontinued Blizzard flavor from Dairy Queen just might change your mind. The Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard has a chocolate soft-serve base swirled with a cool minty filling and studded with crumbles of a delicious graham cracker pie crust. It’s just absolutely bursting with flavors. Those who’ve tried this Blizzard will swear that it’s the best that they’ve ever had. Too bad it’s been gone for a while and who knows if Dairy Queen will bring it back again.
6. Summer Berry Cheesecake Blizzard
Released: May 2017
Here’s another one that would fit nicely into a summer menu. The Summer Berry Cheesecake Blizzard was first released back in the Spring of 2018. It was a pre-summer limited edition item that generated a lot of buzz. It did last way into the summer though before being taken off the menu. This Blizzard has a creamy vanilla soft serve with a fruity upgrade thanks to the swirl of mixed berry filling. Then, the cheesecake pieces are added resulting in a slice of summer in Blizzard form. It wasn’t just delicious, this Blizzard tasted like an adventure.
5. Cotton Candy Blizzard
Released: July 2015
Who doesn’t enjoy cotton candy, right? It’s a classic treat that you would get at carnivals, fairs, or at other attractions. It’s also been made into a flavor you could get for most treats. Dairy Queen took notice and came out with their own take on a cotton candy based dessert. They came up with the Cotton Candy Blizzard. Each bite will take you back to those times you went to the carnival. It’s made with Dairy Queen’s soft serve vanilla ice cream but mixed with cotton candy flavored syrup and filled with cotton candy pieces. It really does taste like actual cotton candy. The good news is that it’s actually returning this summer for Dairy Queen’s summer menu.
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4. Drumstick Blizzard
Released: June 2020
Sometimes, it’s Dairy Queen’s collaborations that really hit the spot. Just like their collaboration with Sour Patch Kids, this entry sees Dairy Queen partnering with another brand of sweets. Remember Drumsticks? Those scoops of ice cream coated with nuts and chocolate on a cone was a hit dessert and is still considered a classic today. Dairy Queen actually partnered with Drumstick to recreate that same flavor and experience but in the form of a Blizzard. Dairy Queen’s Drumstick Blizzard was made with vanilla soft serve, chunks of chocolate, crunchy peanuts, and swirls of rich peanut butter that gave you the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and creamy. In essence, this might’ve been the perfect ice cream.
3. Red Velvet Cake Blizzard
Released: February 2015
Red Velvet Cakes are a classic pastry. Who could resist its delicate blend of chocolate and vanilla flavors? Throw in hints of buttermilk and you have an utterly unique flavor profile that’s just begging to be an ice cream flavor. Which is exactly what Dairy Queen did when they made the Red Velvet Cake Blizzard. This Blizzard mixes vanilla soft serve with red velvet cake batter swirl, chunks of actual red velvet cake and some cream cheese to top it all off. It’s definitely one of DQ’s greatest masterpieces. After all, who wouldn’t want to enjoy a Red Velvet Cake in frozen form?
2. Banana Cream Pie Blizzard
Released: April 2013
Summer just isn’t the same without the Banana Cream Pie Blizzard. We all know how Banana Cream Pie is one of those nostalgic desserts that you commonly associate with the season. Everyone just loved this Blizzard when it first came out. Each bite was an explosion of flavors that included a rich banana pudding mix, chunks of banana slices, and crispy pie crust pieces all swirled in DQ’s vanilla soft serve. Just one taste of this Blizzard and it’ll instantly bring back memories of warm summer days and homemade desserts.
1. Girl Scouts Tagalongs Peanut Butter Patties Blizzard
Released: April 2015
Anyone who’s ever heard of Girl Scout cookies knows just how good the Peanut Butter Patties Tagalongs are. It’s a crispy cookie layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolate coating. In short, it sounds like the perfect cookie. So what do you get when you take this cookie and combine it with a Blizzard? You get the best discontinued Blizzard flavor of all time. Girl Scouts and Dairy Queen were really onto something when they collaborated and came out with this blizzard flavor. Imagine a base of peanut butter ice cream mixed with chocolate fudge, peanut butter cookie crumbles plus chunks and pieces of the Tagalongs themselves. Not only is this the best limited-edition Blizzard of all time, this is also a childhood dream come true. Dairy Queen should bring back this legendary collaboration! It may be indulgent but hey, you at least get to show your support for the Girl Scouts.