Few treats are more popular on a warm day than ice cream. With its rich flavor and cooling nature, ice cream is perfect in a cone, cup, cake, or even as a sidekick to a brownie or piece of pie. Summer may be the season when ice cream is enjoyed the most – and many people have fond memories of chasing down the neighborhood ice cream truck on summer afternoons – but ice cream is a favorite all year long.

The number of ice cream flavors is only limited by the imaginations of ice cream shop owners. New small-batch offerings come out each week at privately owned shops. However, despite the infinite number of flavor combinations, certain ice cream flavors are more popular than others. According to the International Dairy Foods Association 2022 Ice Cream & Frozen Novelty Trends Survey, these flavors are tops in the eyes of Americans.

1) Chocolate

2) Cookies N’ Cream

3) Vanilla

4) Strawberry

5) Chocolate Chip

6) Cookie Dough

7) Butter Pecan

8) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

9) Caramel

10) Salted Caramel

According to a 2022 survey of 1,239 Canadians conducted by Narrative Research, these are the favored flavors among Canadian ice cream afficionados. 

1) Chocolate

2) Vanilla

3) Mint chocolate (with no chip) 

4) Maple walnut

5) Butterscotch

6) Cookie Dough

7) Cookies N’ Cream

8) Strawberry

9) Moose Tracks

10) Neapolitan

Vanilla stands as the global ice cream favorite, but some key flavors also stand out in countries around the world. In Japan, green tea is a popular flavor, Venezuelans prefer banana, and in Thailand coconut reigns supreme. 

Ice cream preferences vary across the globe. However, ice cream in all flavors and forms is a beloved dessert few can resist.