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14 Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors in America, Ranked

Want to know what the most popular ice cream is in America? Below are the findings of a survey conducted by the International Dairy Foods Association, which reveals the most popular ice cream flavors and toppings in the country. 

Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors

According to the survey by the International Dairy Foods Association, Chocolate is the most popular ice cream flavor. It is closely followed by Cookies N’ Cream. Then Vanilla comes in third place. These three flavors have been consistently popular for many years and continue to be favorites among ice cream lovers in America.

1. Chocolate

2. Cookies N’ Cream

3. Vanilla

4. Strawberry

5. Chocolate Chip

6. Cookie Dough

7. Better Pecan

8. French Vanilla

9. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

10. Caramel/Salted Caramel

11. Mint Chocolate Chip

12. Vanilla and Chocolate

13. Rocky Road

13. Brownie Sundae

14. Moose Tracks

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Most Popular Dry Ice Cream Toppings

Did you know that Sprinkles is the most popular ice cream topping in America? Sprinkles is the number one most popular ice cream topping of all time. The second most loved topping is Oreos, followed by peanut butter cups. 

1. Sprinkles

2. Oreos

3. Peanut Butter Cups

4. Pecans

4. Cookie Dough

5. Gummy Bears/Worms

6. Peanuts

7. Cookies

8. M&Ms

9. Malted Milk

10. Almonds

11. Twinkie

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Most Popular Nut Toppings

As for nut toppings on ice cream, Pecans and Peanuts are the winners. 

1. Pecan

2. Peanut

3. Pistachio

4. Almond

5. Walnut

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Most Popular Fruit Toppings

When it comes to fruit toppings, Strawberries are the clear winner. 

1. Strawberry

2. Raspberry

3. Banana

4. Cherry

5. Peach

6. Lemon

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Most Popular Ice Cream Topping Sauce

Fudge is the most popular sauce topping for ice cream. It’s hard to resist the rich, chocolatey fudge on ice cream!

1. Fudge

2. Chocolate

3. Peanut Butter

4. Caramel

5. Strawberry

6. Nutella

7. Dark Chocolate

Most Popular Ice Cream Container

Most people prefer to have their ice cream in a cup or waffle cone when they buy it from an ice cream shop, rather than in a bowl.  However, when it comes to eating ice cream at home, most Americans prefer to use a bowl. It makes sense! It’s easier to enjoy ice cream in a bowl without worrying about drips or spills. 

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