There’s a whole world of secret treats waiting to be discovered at Dairy Queen! Many of these secret menu items are old-school or discontinued menu items that can still be recreated with the right ingredients. Get ready to discover some of DQ’s best-kept secrets for the ultimate brain freeze experience!
10. Banana Cream Pie Blizzard
Don’t we all miss this blizzard that was last seen on the menu over a decade ago? Thankfully, we can still get it as an off menu item by asking (nicely) for vanilla Blizzard with banana and graham crackers (or Nilla wafers, depending on the location) blended in. Don’t forget the whipped topping for the complete experience!
9. Cinnamon Roll Shake
Anyone who needs anything with cinnamon even if it’s not fall season, raise your hands and get this shake! This was also a limited-time offering at DQ back in 2019 that we dearly miss. Again, fans found a way to enjoy it today by ordering a vanilla milkshake with a snickerdoodle base mixed in, finished with whipped cream on top.
8. Cookie Jar Blizzard
Cookie lovers wouldn’t be able to resist this next treat because cookie dough and ice cream is a match made in heaven. To order one, ask for a vanilla blizzard with cookie dough, OREOs, and hot fudge. A tip? Ask for two kinds of cookie dough to be included (standard chocolate chip cookie dough and confetti cookie dough) if your local DQ has them.
7. Butterbeer Blizzard
Accio, Butterbeer Blizzard! If you’re a Harry Potter fan, then you’d know that this one doesn’t contain any alcohol. Made with blizzard with vanilla syrup, butterfinger crumbles, butterscotch syrup, and whipped cream, this treat is perfect for unleashing your inner wizard while binge watching the Harry Potter movies, of course!
6. Frozen Hot Chocolate
Everything you love about hot chocolate is in this frozen treat, plus it can be very easy to order! You can ask it by its name since it’s a discontinued DQ item. But if your server isn’t familiar, ask for a slush base with vanilla soft serve and cocoa fudge mixed in. Top off with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, and enjoy!
5. S’mores Galore Parfait
S’mores are a quintessential sweet treat but with ice cream? It’s divine! DQ even has S’mores Blizzard on its menu, but if you’re looking for a little something extra, try the same flavor combination in parfait form. To order, ask for a Vanilla Sundae but have the ice cream layered with hot fudge, marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers.
4. Midnight Truffle Blizzard
This treat was once a “Blizzard of the Month,” and is now a highly requested secret menu item. No wonder, many DQ employees know how to whip up one. But in case they don’t, just ask for a vanilla blizzard with dark cocoa fudge and truffle bits mixed in. Just thinking about the melding of sweet vanilla and decadent chocolate truffles and fudge is enough to make our mouths water!
3. Throwback Fiesta
Since we’re already bringing back discontinued items, let’s not forget the treat that helped DQ put its name on the map. Yup, Throwback Fiesta is a vintage dessert that was only sold for 45 cents many years ago. If all the ingredients are available, go and give this a try! Ask for a vanilla soft serve, strawberry puree, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and crushed nuts in a big bowl.
2. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Blizzard
Since the Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Blizzard is now back on the Dairy Queen menu, it’s time to take it to the next level. And by that, we mean adding pie chips into the mix (if available in your area). The result is a flavor combo that truly tastes like everyone’s favorite breakfast cereal.
1. Trail Mix Blizzard
Prepare for an unforgettable hike to your local DQ! The number one secret menu item on the list has a little bit of everything, just like—you guessed it—a trail mix. You can order this unique treat by asking for a vanilla blizzard with the following mix-ins: M&Ms, graham crackers, chocolate chunks, pecans, and marshmallows. Happy hiking!