If you are asked about a dessert at McDonald’s, I bet you’ll say it’s ice cream! McDonald’s is famous for their Vanilla Soft Serve Cone, flavored sundaes, and McFlurry. With this, the internet has created different ice cream hacks for guests to try. If you want to add a fun twist to your McDonald’s ice cream, here are the 15 McDonald’s Ice Cream Hack You Must Try.
15. Diet Coke Float

Calling all Diet Coke fans, we’ve got the perfect ice cream hack for you! Next time you’re ordering Diet Coke at McDonald’s, try adding a Vanilla Soft Serve on top to create a soda float. This refreshing twist combines your favorite soda drink with vanilla-flavored ice cream. If you’re familiar with the now-discontinued Coca-Cola Vanilla Flavor, you would have an idea how it tastes.
What’s in it?
- A cup of Coke Zero
- Plain Vanilla Soft Serve
14. Fries Dipped in Sundae

You might already know this ice cream hack (one of my favorites)! It’s about dipping McDonald’s World Famous Fries in ice cream. This trick might seem strange to some, but it’s actually quite tasty. You just dip your fries in your ice cream. The warm fries and the cold ice cream mix together perfectly, creating an irresistible treat.
What’s in it:
- World Famous Fries
- Your choice of ice cream
13. Creamy Sprite

Have you ever heard of Creamy Sprite? This is the perfect drink to sip on during the hot summer days. To do this, just dip your Vanilla Soft Serve in your Sprite cup. Imagine the lemon hints blended in vanilla flavor. It’s just like creamy lemonade, only sweeter!
What’s in it:
- A cup of Sprite
- Vanilla Soft Serve Cone
12. McCrepe

Think of your McDonald’s breakfast pancakes plus ice cream; you get a McCrepe (thick version). Although it’s still early in the morning to have ice cream, there’s no other way to get a pancake after breakfast hours, so you might just let it pass for this day. All you need to do is add or spread your ice cream on a pancake top and roll/fold it. Lose the syrup and butter on this one unless you want to start your day with a sugar rush!
What’s in it:
- McDonald’s Pancake
- Vanilla Ice Cream/McFlurry
11. McFlurry Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich

Who doesn’t love Oreo McFlurry? It’s an ice cream flavor that each one of us will always come back to. Here’s a hack to put a twist on your favorite Oreo McFlurry! Order two chocolate chip cookies and add/spread the McFlurry on top of the cookie. When you’re satisfied with the ice cream, grab and sandwich the other cookie. There you have it: a McFlurry Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich!
What’s in it:
- Two pieces of chocolate chip cookies
- Oreo McFlurry
10. McDonald’s Sweet Tea and Ice Cream

You may have heard of ice cream in coffee or soft drinks, but have you ever heard of ice cream in sweet tea? If you want to experiment with your sweet tea, dip your Vanilla Soft Serve Cone in your Sweet Tea. Make sure to leave room on top as the ice cream melts really fast. Shake your Sweet Tea until everything is combined. Now, you can enjoy a creamier vanilla-flavored Sweet Tea (and probably a little bit sweeter too)!
What’s in it:
- Sweet Tea
- Vanilla Soft Serve Cone
9. Hashbrown McFlurry Sandwich

This next food item may be weird for others since it’s another one of those sweet and savory treats. From the name itself, just spread the ice cream on top of a hashbrown, and when you’re satisfied with the amount, sandwich it with another hashbrown. Who says hashbrowns are just for the side? This side can even double as a dessert!
What’s in it?
- Two hashbrowns
- Your choice of ice cream
8. McDonald’s Orange Creamsicle

Fall is fast approaching, but it’s still summer, so we can still feel that heat which makes us sweaty. What better way to cool down than with an orange creamsicle, right? Drive over to McDonald’s and get a cold orange Fanta drink. And for the creamsicle surprise, ask for a plain ice cream sundae and add it to your Fanta drink. Make sure to mix the ice cream well with the straw. There you have it, an Orange Creamsicle!
What’s in it:
- Fanta Orange
- Plain Vanilla Soft Serve Sundae
7. M&M’s Ice Cream Sandwich

Want another ice cream sandwich hack? Well, here’s another one for you! This time, with the plain vanilla soft serve. Sandwich the Vanilla Soft Serve inside the two Chocolate Chip Cookies. For the highlight of this hack, spread your M&M’s add-ons and roll over the ice cream side so that the M&M’s can stick. Now, you’ve got yourself an M&M Ice Cream Sandwich!
What’s in it?
- Plain Vanilla Soft Serve
- Two Chocolate Chip Cookies
- A side of M&M’s
6. Thick Iced Chocolate

Double the fun by pairing your Iced Chocolate with Vanilla soft serve. Create a thick milkshake by dipping your vanilla Soft Serve cone into your Iced Chocolate. This combination is sure to give you that sugar rush! Double the fun by pairing your Iced Chocolate with Vanilla soft serve. Create a thick milkshake by dipping your vanilla Soft Serve cone into your Iced Chocolate. This combination is sure to give you that sugar rush!
What’s in it?
- Iced Chocolate
- Vanilla Soft Serve Cone
5. Oreo McFlurry With Chocolate Fudge

We all enjoy a good Oreo McFlurry as a dessert, but do you want to spice things up a little? If you’re up for it, request for an extra Oreo and add a chocolate sauce to your usual Oreo McFlurry order. Mix the sweet extras into your ice cream, and there you have it: a next-level Oreo McFlurry.
What’s in it:
- Oreo McFlurry with extra Oreo and added chocolate sauce
4. Iced Coffee and Ice Cream

If you’re looking for a new twist with your McCafe Iced Coffee, you might want to consider this viral internet hack. This may not be a new idea as some cafés and restaurants serve this, but not McDonald’s, which is why it’s making it to the list. All you need to do is dip your Vanilla Soft Serve Cone into your large Iced Coffee until it melts. Now, you can enjoy your much creamier Iced Coffee with hints of vanilla!
What’s In It?
- Vanilla Soft Serve Cone
- Large Iced Coffee
3. Apple Pie Ice Cream

One thing that McDonald’s lacks in their ice cream is the toppings that go along on top. Of course, they have the usuals, such as syrups, Oreos, and M&M’s, but it could sometimes get boring. Level up your sundae game by adding another of McDonald’s popular desserts, the Baked Apple Pie. Using a spoon, crunch down the Baked Apple Pie into pieces and mix it with the sundae.
What’s in it:
- Plain soft serve in cup/cone
- Baked Apple Pie
2. The Viral Ice Cream Cone Trend

If you’re a TikTok user, chances are you have seen the McDonald’s Ice Cream Cone Sundae! If you don’t know what it is, it’s a famous McDonald’s ice cream hack where you bring your own huge container and eat it in the car.
All you need to do is add six pieces of Vanilla Soft Serve Cone, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and hot chocolate fudge ordered separately from the sundae. Using a spoon, crunch and mix them all together to create a McDonald’s Ice Cream Cone Sundae!
What’s in it:
- Six pieces of Vanilla Soft Serve Cone
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Hot Chocolate Fudge ordered separately
1. McAffogato

Get your caffeine fix in an ice cream with the McAffogato. Yes, coffee and ice cream mix together. Just pour two shots of espresso over a cup of Vanilla Soft Serve. It mixes both the sweetness and bitterness of the espresso, which is the perfect dessert treat to have after a filling McDonald’s meal.
What’s in it?
- Two shots of espresso
- Vanilla Soft Serve on a cup










