14 Discontinued Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors We Wish Would Make A Comeback

The first Dairy Queen opened in Illinois in 1940, but it wasn't until 1985 that the treat known as the Blizzard came onto the scene and changed fast food desserts forever. The name of the frozen treat comes from the fact that they are so cold and thick from all the added mix-ins that they can be held upside-down and have nothing fall out. (Indeed, this is an employee practice that occurs to this day when ordering a Blizzard.)

Since Blizzards have been available for 40 years, it's natural that we would see some flavors come and go. While there are certain reliable standbys –– anything made with original Oreos, for instance, usually sticks around for the long haul –– others are only available for a short time as part of the Blizzard of the Month program.

To those who question why Dairy Queen would drop one of their favorite Blizzards, the company states on their site, "Some menu items are planned to be available for a limited time only, while other menu items are removed due to low sales. We are always monitoring fan requests and continue to bring back fan favorites." In fact, some Blizzards can be absent for 10 years before making their triumphant return. So there is hope for these 14 discontinued Dairy Queen Blizzard flavors to some day make a comeback.

Capturing the nostalgia of older generations and satisfying the sweet tooth of all generations, Dairy Queen partnered with Sour Patch Kids when they released the Sour Patch Kids Blizzard in July 2019. The frozen treat was made with Sour Patch Kids Redberry-flavored soft serve ice cream, a unique creation that isn't quite cherry and isn't quite raspberry. Sprinkled throughout the ruby-hued ice cream were Sour Patch Kids Bitz, broken-down morsels of the sweet and sour chewy candy. Customers could enjoy the semi-frozen candy as it began to thaw in their mouths, unleashing their trademark tartness before softening up enough to be chewed.

The Sour Patch Kids Blizzard was introduced as a Blizzard of the Month, which meant that its temporary status was to be expected, but fans of the candy-and-ice-cream combination were still left bereft when it disappeared from menus. On Change.org, a petition that began in the summer of 2020 urged Dairy Queen to bring back the crimson Blizzard for a taste of that sweet-and-sour delight once again, but there have been no whispers of its return.

If you think brownies are too basic or overrated, perhaps a blondie is more your thing. With a more butterscotch flavor thanks to the vanilla and brown sugar, blondies are like a brownie without the cocoa. They were the inspiration behind the Salted Caramel Blondie Blizzard, which combined Dairy Queen's signature vanilla soft serve with salted caramel blondie pieces, chocolate chunks, praline pieces, and caramel. This Blizzard was released July 2017 as part of a dual Blizzard of the Month, alongside the Frosted Fudge Brownie Blizzard. (That one blended vanilla soft serve with chewy frosted brownie pieces, chocolate chunks, and fudge pieces.)

You could try one, you could have both –– but only for that month. Despite going big with a double release, neither Blizzard has reappeared on restaurant menus. For those who really need to scratch the itch of a salted caramel craving, Dairy Queen does offer the Salted Caramel Truffle Blizzard, a recurring flavor that has popped up quite a few times over the years.

A repeat offender for coming onto menus (and into our hearts and tummies) before disappearing, the M&M Peanut Butter Monster Cookie Blizzard showed up at Dairy Queen twice –– once in 2006 and once in 2016. This everything-but-the-kitchen-sink Blizzard was made with toothsome peanut butter cookies, milk chocolate chunks, M&M candies, and rich peanut butter swirled into vanilla soft serve. Salty, nutty, chocolatey, and creamy –– this decadent Blizzard ticked all the boxes.

Unfortunately, despite reappearing in July 2016 as the Blizzard of the Month after a 10-year hiatus, this gargantuan gastronomic goodie hasn't returned. Of course, 2026 is right around the corner so maybe, after another decade-long break this fully-loaded sweet treat will come back into our waiting arms (and stomachs). Dare we hope? In the meantime, we're going to Frankenstein a creation together by adding cookie dough, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, and chocolate chunks to our M&M Blizzard and call it a day.

If the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard is allowed to return every fall, then why shouldn't we get the Lemon Meringue Pie Blizzard back on the menu every spring or summer? This sunshiny flavor is just begging for a comeback when the temperatures start to warm up and we begin thinking of sweet and tart treats to load up in our picnic baskets. (It's also not the only discontinued lemon treat of yore.)

The Lemon Meringue Pie Blizzard was first released in July 2013. Unlike most of Dairy Queen's menu, this was a departure from the usual. While the fast food joint likes to lean on indulgent chocolate flavors, or sweet treats with mass appeal (think cake batter or cheesecake), it's quite rare to spot a citrus flavor in the mix, which is why we're so eager to have it back. Diversifying the menu is the name of the game. The Blizzard was blended with lemon pie filling, chunks of pie crust, and finished with a dollop of whipped cream for the classic pie appearance. If you're not a lemon fan, this wouldn't be the treat for you, but for those who are, it's sorely missed.

Originally released in March 2015, the Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard flavor appealed to those who are fans of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Cool and refreshing, this dessert got its name from grasshopper pie, a creamy, no-bake dessert that has a chocolate crumb crust and a minty, pale green filling.

In the Dairy Queen iteration, vanilla soft serve was blended with chocolate chunks, a green cool mint flavoring, and graham cracker pie crumbles before getting topped with a swirl of whipped cream. Dairy Queen must have known they had a certifiable hit on their hands, because they brought out the Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard two years in a row (March 2015 and March 2016). The next few years, however, this mint chocolate confection was replaced by Mint Oreo and later, Mint Brownie. Clearly, Dairy Queen understands the value of this flavor combo, so why don't they bring back the OG?

No, not chicken drumsticks (which would be an interesting add-in for ice cream), we're talking about the ice cream novelty treat: The Drumstick, a waffle cone filled with ice cream, covered in chocolate, and rolled in chopped nuts is a summer icon. Many a childhood was spent scoring one of these bad boys from a nearby convenience store or ice cream truck. In 2020, Dairy Queen decided to get meta on us and combine two frosty treats into one exceptional sweet delight.

In the Drumstick Blizzard, DQ's trademark soft serve was blended with crunchy peanuts, chocolate-covered Drumstick cone pieces, and swirls of peanut butter. The head honchos over at Dairy Queen must have known they struck gold ... because they brought it back in 2021. Then, in 2022, they introduced two different incarnations: the Drumstick with Peanuts Blizzard and the Caramel Drumstick with Peanuts Blizzard. Alas, neither have reappeared on restaurant menus since.

Dairy Queen sure digs its Oreos –– and we love them for it. Oreo Fudge Brownie, Mint Oreo, Oreo Hot Cocoa, Oreo Brookie, Oreo Dirt Pie, Oreo Mocha Fudge, Oreo Cheesecake, Oreo Cookie Jar, Candy Cane Oreo, and classic Oreo are all Blizzard flavors created by the chain that have spotlit the beloved chocolate sandwich cookie.

However, the same can't be said for its golden counterpart. Only once, in June 2010, did Dairy Queen unveil the Strawberry Golden Oreo Blizzard. Creamy vanilla soft swirl was mixed with real strawberries and pieces of Golden Oreos for a sweet treat that several customers loved. If you're a fan of strawberry ice cream, this flavor would have been a must-try. Additionally, it was a unique offering on the Dairy Queen menu which, as you know, tends to lean pretty hard into the chocolate side of things. 

While plenty of Blizzards of the Month have been brought back for repeat appearances, the same can't be said for the Strawberry Golden Oreo Blizzard, which hasn't been seen in almost 15 years.

Another pie Blizzard bites the dust. The classic Southern treat got the Dairy Queen treatment in the spring of 2012. The Blizzard version saw vanilla soft serve blended with a banana pudding-like base, pie crust pieces, real bananas, and a spritz of whipped cream for a dessert that was sweet, sunny, and delicious.

Like the discontinued Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard, the Banana Cream Pie Blizzard borrowed heavily from the dessert it was influenced by, which uses a baked pie crust topped with custard, fresh sliced bananas, and a mountain of whipped cream. (Make yours extra special by adding a secret ingredient.) Unlike most of the other Blizzards on this list, this flavor was not a Blizzard of the Month, and was on the menu for quite a while. Like many product discontinuations, however, Dairy Queen quietly retired this flavor, much to the chagrin of customers. In a Facebook post from September 2012 advertising the Banana Cream Pie Blizzard, customers within the last year demanded the dessert's return. "Please bring this back!" wrote multiple fans.

For those whose favorite desserts include chocolate and fruit together, there was the Tripleberry Brownie Blizzard. Dairy Queen debuted this Blizzard flavor in August 2013, and it featured a purée of blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries, chewy brownie pieces, and chocolate chunks. It seemed like a surefire winner, with the tart blackberry and raspberry tempered by juicy strawberry, and all three rounded out with decadent, fudgy chocolate.

Unfortunately, the reviews weren't raves. One critic described the Blizzard as just okay while another complained their brownie pieces were hard due to the treat's frosty temp. The mixed reactions were shared on Dairy Queen's Facebook page as well, with some customers calling the Blizzard disappointing. Perhaps that's why, after its lackluster debut in 2013, Dairy Queen opted not to bring it back. For those still in need of their brownie fix, there's plenty to assuage that craving on the DQ menu. Grab an Oreo Fudge Brownie Blizzard and swirl in some strawberry sauce, instead.

Released in August 2010, the Oreo Brownie Earthquake Blizzard was a chocoholic's dream. Swirled into that fluffy Dairy Queen soft serve were chewy brownies, hot fudge, Oreo cookie pieces, and marshmallows. It was rich, decadent, and destined for the chopping block. Well, sort of.

The Oreo Brownie Earthquake Blizzard was discontinued, never again appearing after its brief reign as the Blizzard of the Month. However, the spirit of this frozen treat lives on in two slightly different ways. The first is the Oreo Fudge Brownie Blizzard, which kept the brownies and the Oreos, but swapped the hot fudge for fudge pieces and ditched the marshmallows altogether. The second is the Brownie Oreo Cupfection, which is like a deconstructed version of the OG Blizzard. The Brownie Oreo Cupfection is a sundae that sees a healthy scoop of vanilla soft serve get loaded up with a triple chocolate brownie, Oreo pieces, chocolate sauce, and marshmallow topping. Throw that dessert in a blender and let your taste buds relive the glory days.

In April 2018, you could chill out with a trio of berries that were part of another dessert collab done by Dairy Queen. The Summer Berry Cheesecake Blizzard combined cubes of real cheesecake with a mixed berry flavor, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries for a truly glorious creation. The fruit was real, the cheesecake was real, and it was all mixed together into that stellar vanilla soft serve ice cream.

Unfortunately, it was the realness of the berries that was part of the reason this Blizzard didn't stick around. While customers agreed that the cheesecake bites were fantastic, they were less thrilled about the presence of berries. In addition to occasionally being too tart, there was the seed factor. Blackberries and raspberries have a toothsome quality that comes from the presence of their tiny seeds. Sometimes, you can ignore this, but when they're mixed into cold ice cream, they're hard to miss. Dairy Queen chose not to bring this one back, but the Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard is still going strong for those who need a fruity cheesecake fix.

Does Dairy Queen have it out for the pairing of chocolate and mint? The second Blizzard with this flavor profile on our list to get the axe is the Girl Scout Thin Mints Blizzard. (Or maybe Dairy Queen's beef is with the Girl Scouts themselves, as they've also ditched the Girl Scout Tagalongs Peanut Butter Patties Blizzard.)

The Girl Scout Thin Mints Blizzard was very similar to the Mint Oreo Blizzard (usually available every March), except the Oreos were replaced with the iconic Thin Mints. (Which everyone knows taste better cold anyway.) Otherwise, it was the same vanilla soft serve blended with a cool mint flavor for that classic pale green hue. The Blizzard had been around since at least 2008, but was last offered in 2022, according to Dairy Queen's website. Its absence is peculiar, especially since the flavor was popular enough to warrant its own Blizzard Treat Cake. Unfortunately, neither are available any more, so we'll just have to placate ourselves with a Mint Oreo Blizzard instead.

Dairy Queen has proven to be a big fan of Oreos, but what about other classic grocery store cookies? Enter the Chips Ahoy Blizzard, which first appeared on DQ menus in August 2014. The cookie confection featured Chips Ahoy cookie pieces, chocolate chunks, and a rich chocolate topping blended into the vanilla soft serve ice cream. Unfortunately it seemed that the major bone of contention among customers was that this cookie Blizzard was missing, well, cookies. "Mine had 5 cookie pieces," one unhappy customer stated on the company's Facebook page, while another complained, "Not enough cookie."

The Chips Ahoy Blizzard disappeared while Dairy Queen quietly retooled things. Then, in April 2024, the company unveiled a trifecta of tastiness as part of its new summer Blizzard lineup: The Ultimate Cookie Blizzard. This new and improved flavor has Chips Ahoy cookies as well as Oreos and Nutter Butters. While the OG is no more, this revamped version may just be worth it. There's certainly enough cookies in it now, at least.

If the Summer Berry Cheesecake couldn't keep its spot on the Dairy Queen roster, what chance did the Harvest Berry Pie Blizzard have? Even on this list, pie-inspired Blizzards haven't fared too well when it comes to achieving permanent status. Like the Summer Berry Cheesecake Blizzard, the Harvest Berry Pie Blizzard also featured the same trio of berries: raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Instead of cheesecake chunks (arguably the only thing saving the Summer Berry Cheesecake flavor, according to most critics), there were flaky, buttery pie crust pieces.

For the months of September and October 2019, the Harvest Berry Pie Blizzard made a name for itself on the chain's menu. Tart and juicy, it seemed the textural difference of the pie crust pieces with the berries is what allowed this one to stick around –– for two months, at least. A comparatively lighter Blizzard than most of Dairy Queen's other offerings, maybe its lack of assimilation with the rest of the Blizzard crew is what caused it to disappear.