When I’m choosing dessert at Publix, the hardest part is narrowing down the options. These 18 ice cream flavors are the ones worth grabbing for weeknight scoops, celebrations, and everything in between.
1. Publix Rich & Creamy Premium Southern Banana Pudding Ice Cream
Banana pudding becomes a freezer-ready dessert here, with French-style custard ice cream, banana sauce, and vanilla wafer pieces. I bring it out after Sunday dinner when making the real thing feels like one task too many.
Taste: The banana flavor is full and convincing, while the custard base gives each spoonful a thick, creamy body. Chewy, cakey wafer pieces keep it from tasting like plain banana ice cream.
Make It Better: Add whipped cream and fresh banana slices, or use a small caramel drizzle when you want a full sundae.
Parting Thoughts: Southern-dessert devotees should put this near the top of their freezer list.
2. Publix Rich & Creamy Premium Otter Paws Ice Cream
Caramel lovers get plenty to dig through in this vanilla ice cream packed with cocoa-coated pecans and thick Denali caramel swirls. It is an easy crowd-pleaser for movie night, though anyone who prefers restrained sweetness may want a smaller scoop.
Taste: Sweet caramel leads, followed by chocolate and toasted nut notes from the coated pecans. The smooth base and crunchy nuts create a satisfying contrast.
Make It Better: Serve it in a chilled bowl so those thick caramel ribbons stay pleasantly firm instead of turning runny.
Parting Thoughts: For a loaded caramel-and-pecan scoop, Otter Paws earns its freezer space.
3. Publix Rich & Creamy Premium Cappuccino Fudge Blitz Ice Cream
After an early dinner, I reach for this coffee ice cream instead of brewing another cup. White chocolate creme, mocha espresso mini brownies, and a thick chocolate fudge marble make it substantial enough to serve as dessert on its own.
Taste: The coffee flavor is bold, with layers of mocha, white chocolate, and deep fudge around it. Soft brownie pieces and dense fudge ribbons break up the creamy base.
Make It Better: A small scoop beside hot coffee makes the chocolate notes feel even richer.
Parting Thoughts: Coffee-dessert loyalists will appreciate that this one does not bury the espresso character.
4. Publix Rich & Creamy Premium Chocolate Trinity Ice Cream
Few chocolate cravings require more than this pint of chocolate ice cream, Mackinac fudge, and mini fudge cups. Its smaller size suits a solo weekend treat or a dessert shared between two serious chocolate eaters.
Taste: Every component stays firmly in chocolate territory, producing an intense, fudge-like flavor. The base is velvety, the fudge is thick, and the little cups add denser bites throughout.
Make It Better: Let the pint sit briefly at room temperature before scooping so the fudge and mini cups are easier to cut through.
Parting Thoughts: Choose this when chocolate-on-chocolate sounds like the whole point, not a flaw.
5. Publix Limited Edition Home Run Caramel Popcorn Premium Ice Cream
Baseball night calls for this limited caramel popcorn-flavored ice cream with butter-toffee popcorn bark. It brings the concession-stand idea home in a much creamier form, so I watch for it when seasonal flavors rotate into the freezer.
Taste: Caramel sweetness meets a distinct salty popcorn note rather than tasting like ordinary caramel ice cream. Crunchy butter-toffee popcorn bark gives the creamy base some welcome snap.
Make It Better: Scoop it into small cups for game night; the assertive sweet-salty flavor does not need extra toppings.
Parting Thoughts: Worth grabbing when available, especially for anyone who raids the caramel corn first.
6. Publix Ice Cream, Premium, Buckeyes & Fudge
Peanut butter and chocolate do the heavy lifting in this limited-edition half gallon. I would set it out for a casual birthday or game-day dessert, where the buckeye candies and fudge swirls feel more festive than a plain scoop.
Taste: The peanut butter ice cream is rich and nutty, with thick fudge supplying a dark chocolate counterpoint. Chocolatey covered buckeye candies add firm, snappy bites to the creaminess.
Make It Better: Pair it with a plain chocolate brownie, but skip the sauce—the fudge swirls already bring plenty of richness.
Parting Thoughts: PB-and-chocolate purists have every reason to watch for this returning limited flavor.
7. Publix Premium Chantilly Cake Ice Cream
For a small celebration, this pint turns the idea of Chantilly Cake into white cake-flavored ice cream with berry ribbons and almond-flavored cake pieces. It feels occasion-ready without requiring you to slice and plate a full cake.
Taste: Bright berry flavor lifts the sweet cake base, while almond notes make the dessert more distinctive. The ice cream stays creamy around soft cake pieces and smooth fruit ribbons.
Make It Better: Fresh berries and a spoonful of whipped cream give each serving the look and flavor of a plated dessert.
Parting Thoughts: A cake-inspired pint rarely feels this balanced, making it an especially nice pick for berry lovers.
8. Publix Ice Cream, Premium, Pumpkin Pie
Warm fall afternoons are exactly when pumpkin pie ice cream makes sense to me. This limited edition combines pumpkin pie-flavored ice cream, whipped cream swirls, and buttery-flavored piecrust pieces for a holiday dessert that still suits the weather.
Taste: Creamy pumpkin and pie-spice character come through first, softened by the whipped cream swirl. The crust pieces supply buttery flavor and a contrasting crunch.
Make It Better: Serve a small scoop beside actual pie or enjoy it with coffee after dinner.
Parting Thoughts: Seasonal-pumpkin skeptics may pass, but pie lovers should find this pleasantly faithful.
9. Publix Limited Edition New Orleans Caramel Praline Premium Ice Cream
Brown sugar ice cream gives this limited flavor a deeper starting point than standard caramel. Thick caramel swirls and crunchy praline pecans make it well suited to an after-dinner bowl when you want something unapologetically Southern and rich.
Taste: Brown sugar and caramel create a buttery, almost toasted sweetness, while the praline pecans add nuttiness. Sticky swirls and crunchy pecans make every spoonful texturally busy.
Make It Better: Use it as the filling for an ice cream sandwich with simple cookies that will not compete with the praline flavor.
Parting Thoughts: Praline enthusiasts will understand why this returning limited deserves a little freezer hunting.
10. Publix Rich & Creamy Premium Heavenly Hash Ice Cream
Old-school ice cream tastes are well served by this chocolate base with marshmallow sauce, chocolate chunks, and roasted almonds. I like it for family dessert because every scoop has familiar flavors without leaning on a novelty theme.
Taste: The milk-chocolate character is mild rather than intensely dark, and the marshmallow adds soft sweetness. Crunchy roasted almonds and firmer chocolate chunks interrupt the smooth base.
Make It Better: A pinch of flaky salt over the bowl can sharpen the chocolate and keep the marshmallow sweetness in check.
Parting Thoughts: Think of Heavenly Hash as a dependable classic for chocolate-and-almond households.
11. Publix Rich & Creamy Premium It’s Your Birthday Cake! Ice Cream
Kids’ parties become easier with a half gallon that already includes birthday cake flavor, multicolored frosted cookie pieces, and blue frosting ribbons. The bright, festive look does plenty of decorating work when you only have time to add bowls and spoons.
Taste: It is distinctly sweet and frosting-forward, with a recognizable birthday-cake flavor. Creamy ice cream surrounds crunchy cookie pieces and thick ribbons of frosting.
Make It Better: Keep servings modest and add fresh strawberries if you want a tart contrast to all that frosting sweetness.
Parting Thoughts: Party-minded eaters will have fun with it, while subtle-dessert seekers should look elsewhere.
12. Publix Rich & Creamy Premium Dulce De Leche Ice Cream
Sometimes a straightforward caramel dessert beats a crowded mix-in list, and this half gallon keeps the focus on caramel-flavored ice cream with ribbons of real caramel. It is my easy sundae base for last-minute company.
Taste: The flavor is rich, milky, and consistently caramel-forward from start to finish. Thick caramel ribbons add sticky density to the otherwise smooth, creamy texture.
Make It Better: Top it with roasted nuts for crunch, or spoon it over a warm brownie when you want something more elaborate.
Parting Thoughts: Simplicity is the appeal here, provided you genuinely enjoy a very sweet caramel scoop.
13. Publix Rich & Creamy Premium Roadrunner Raspberry Ice Cream
Tart fruit cuts through dessert fatigue in this white chocolate ice cream with raspberry-flavored puree and dark chocolate red raspberry mini cups. I serve it after a heavier meal when plain chocolate would feel like too much.
Taste: Raspberry brings a bright sweet-tart edge against the sweeter white chocolate base, and dark chocolate adds depth. Puree ribbons feel smooth while the mini cups provide firmer chocolate bites.
Make It Better: Fresh raspberries and a light drizzle of chocolate sauce turn a couple of scoops into a polished dessert.
Parting Thoughts: Fruit-and-chocolate eaters get the most from Roadrunner Raspberry’s lively contrast.
14. Publix Rich & Creamy Premium Banana Split Ice Cream
All the moving parts of a banana split arrive in one tub: banana ice cream, cherries, pineapple, roasted pecans, butter fudge, and strawberry-flavored sauce. It is handy for an impromptu sundae bar because the base already carries most of the toppings.
Taste: Banana leads, but cherry, pineapple, strawberry, fudge, and pecan notes keep changing the flavor from bite to bite. The creamy base contains fruity pieces, crunchy nuts, and soft sauce swirls.
Make It Better: Add whipped cream and one cherry on top; more sauces can muddle the mix that is already inside.
Parting Thoughts: Anyone who wants the full soda-fountain experience in a single scoop should enjoy the cheerful excess.
15. Publix Limited Edition Peanut Butter Pie Premium Ice Cream
Dessert-table richness defines this limited peanut butter cheesecake-flavored ice cream with Mackinac peanut butter cookie ribbons and chocolate pieces. I save it for small after-dinner portions because it packs several dense dessert flavors into each scoop.
Taste: Peanut butter and cheesecake notes make the base rich and tangy-sweet, with chocolate adding a darker accent. Cookie ribbons run softly through the cream, while the chocolate pieces supply firmer bites.
Make It Better: Crush a plain cookie over the top if you want to emphasize the pie idea without adding more sweetness.
Parting Thoughts: When peanut butter pie is your dessert order, this returning limited is an easy yes.
16. Publix Limited Edition The S’more the Merrier Premium Ice Cream
Campfire nostalgia comes straight from toasted marshmallow ice cream, graham cracker ribbons, and chocolatey marshmallows. This limited flavor works for an indoor family movie night when nobody wants to manage skewers or a fire.
Taste: Toasted marshmallow leads with mellow sweetness, followed by graham and chocolate notes. The creamy base, soft marshmallow pieces, and ribboned graham texture recall a s’more without literally copying its crunch.
Make It Better: Serve it between graham crackers for a quick frozen sandwich that reinforces the campfire-dessert theme.
Parting Thoughts: Nostalgia does most of the magic, yet the toasted flavor gives s’mores devotees a solid reason to buy.
17. Publix Premium Maple Chocolate Chip Pancake Ice Cream
Breakfast-for-dessert gets wonderfully literal in this limited pint of buttermilk maple-flavored ice cream, chocolatey flakes, cake pieces, and salty maple caramel swirls. It is a playful weekend treat for anyone who considers maple syrup its own food group.
Taste: Maple and buttermilk notes suggest pancakes, while salty caramel and chocolate keep the flavor grounded in dessert. Soft cake pieces and delicate flakes add texture without overwhelming the creamy base.
Make It Better: Try one scoop beside a warm plain waffle and let it soften into the pockets like maple sauce.
Parting Thoughts: Quirky but coherent, this pint is made for adventurous maple lovers.
18. Publix Rich & Creamy Premium Coconut Road Ice Cream
Coconut takes the rocky-road idea in a different direction here, joined by chocolate-coated praline coconut, chocolate almond fudge swirls, and dulce de leche caramel. I pull it out for guests who like loaded ice cream but want something beyond another chocolate base.
Taste: The coconut flavor remains noticeable beneath layers of chocolate, caramel, almond, and praline sweetness. Creamy ice cream meets crunchy coated coconut and dense fudge swirls in the same bite.
Make It Better: A few toasted coconut flakes on top can reinforce the main flavor and add extra crunch.
Parting Thoughts: Coconut doubters can safely skip it, but committed coconut eaters are likely to find a new standby.
