8 Limited-Edition Publix Ice Cream Flavors Available to Floridians This Summer
There’s something about Publix ice cream that makes summer feel official. Whether you’re grabbing a carton after a beach day or sneaking in a late-night scoop while the kids sleep, it’s a Florida tradition that’s hard to beat.
Every year, Publix rolls out a handful of new, limited-time ice cream flavors, and 2025 is no exception. From dreamy swirls to nostalgic favorites, this summer’s lineup brings bold new twists and a few comforting classics.
If you’re wondering which flavors are worth clearing freezer space for, here’s a scoop-by-scoop guide to this summer’s seasonal standouts.
But don’t wait too long. These Publix exclusives won’t stick around forever.
Bananas Foster
Banana flavored ice cream with a brown sugar rum flavored swirl.
Black Swamp Raspberry Cheesecake
Raspberry cheesecake flavored ice cream swirled with Mackinac chocolatey graham crust and raspberry-filled chocolatey cups sprinkled throughout.
Cinnamon Streusel Praline
Brown sugar ice cream with a cinnamon streusel swirl, sprinkled with sticky bun dough and praline pecans.
Irish Crème Salted Caramel
Irish crème flavored ice cream with a rich caramel sea salt swirl and caramel truffles.
New Orleans Caramel Praline
Brown sugar ice cream with swirls of thick caramel and crunchy praline pecans.
Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut butter cheesecake flavored ice cream with swirls of Mackinac peanut butter cookie ribbons and chocolate flavored pieces.
Strawberry Shortcake
Butter crème flavored ice cream swirled with ribbons of chunky strawberry flavored sauce and layered with squares of soft shortcake.
The S’more the Merrier
Toasted marshmallow flavored ice cream with graham cracker ribbons and chocolatey marshmallows.
Awards Galore
Not sure which limited-edition ice cream flavor to pick? We recommend starting with one (or all!) of the following three, which have won some “yummy” awards in previous years.
- Irish Crème Salted Caramel received recognition in the Most Innovative Flavor category in 2019
- Black Swamp Raspberry Cheesecake placed third overall in 2015
- Cinnamon Streusel Praline won Most Innovative Flavor in 2007, when it was called Sticky Bun
There’s More
In Publix’s press release, they teased that these summer limited-edition ice cream flavors are just the start. They promise another round of limited-edition flavors coming this summer.
America’s Ongoing Love Affair With Ice Cream
There’s a reason Publix keeps dreaming up new flavors. Americans are obsessed with ice cream.
According to the International Dairy Foods Association, the average American eats around 19 pounds of ice cream every year. That adds up to more than six billion gallons consumed annually across the country.
Vanilla still tops the charts as the most popular flavor overall, but the real excitement comes from seasonal drops and creative blends.
Limited-edition scoops, like this summer’s Publix lineup, tap into a combination of modern flair and nostalgia. They remind people of birthday parties, neighborhood block parties, and warm nights with a cone dripping down your arm.
Despite health trends and fancier dessert options, ice cream continues to be the comfort food of choice for many across the U.S.
Which Publix Ice Cream Flavor Matches Your Summer Personality?
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If you’re stepping up to Publix’s deli counter at 12:00 p.m., you better know what you’re doing, or risk becoming “that customer” who throws off the lunchtime flow.
Here are the unspoken Pub Sub rules that every regular knows.
19 Unspoken Rules for Ordering a Pub Sub at Noon Rush
Publix vs. Walmart vs. Winn-Dixie
In true bargain-hunter fashion, we pulled from basket price studies, read loyalty-program fine print, and analyzed delivery fees to determine exactly how Publix, Walmart, and Winn-Dixie stack up in value.
Publix vs. Walmart vs. Winn-Dixie: Who Really Gives Customers the Best Bang for Their Buck?
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