Delaware’s top 5 favorite ice cream flavors. Did yours make the list?

It’s one of the world’s oldest desserts.

Since an 1984 proclamation by President Ronald Reagan, the country takes time out to celebrate the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day.

Today, there are over 1,000 flavors of the creamy, cold concoction, but which flavor is tops? It depends on the state.

Holiday Calendar carried out a study to find out the Top 5 favorite ice cream flavors in each state. They analyzed shopping data from over 12 million Americans and surveyed 4,500 people from 15 states to support their results.

Vanilla is the most popular flavor nationwide, but in Delaware, chocolate takes the top spot.

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What are Delaware’s favorite ice cream flavors?

Here are the top 5 flavors preferred in Delaware:

1. Chocolate 
2. Vanilla
3. Rocky road
4. Mint chocolate chip
5. Mango

A look at their map shows the First State is among 12 others that love to indulge in chocolate ice cream.

America’s favorite ice cream flavors in 2024

According to the International Dairy Foods Association, these are the top 5 flavors in 2024:

1. Vanilla
2. Chocolate
3. Strawberry
4. Butter Pecan
5. Cookie Dough

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These flavors highlight the varied tastes of ice cream lovers everywhere, each offering a unique experience that delights the taste buds.

Whether enjoying a cone at the beach, a bowl at home or a sundae with friends, these flavors continue to bring joy and comfort to people of all ages.

You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com.