Prepare yourself for a storm of epic proportions.
Yes, it’s summer, but Blizzards are engulfing every region of the country.
They’re strong and mighty (and sometimes minty), satisfying every sweet tooth they encounter.
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But first, some background Blizzard intel.
Of course, the flavor options have burgeoned exponentially since then.
Read on to find out which Blizzards I dubbed the best.
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This is just the calm before the storm.
When it comes down to it, it’s a little bit of a mess.
But, for some reason it kind of works.
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Like when you use the wrong equation and somehow still land at the right answer.
Crumble these bits up a little more and this Blizzard would be a slice of heaven.
Heath
The Heath Blizzard has been around for decades.
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It flies under the radar, never demanding too much attention.
However, I’m here to tell you it deserves some praise.
It gets lost in the land of Reese’s, Snickers, and even Butterfinger treats.
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Upon first mouthful, though, everything starts to fall in line.
The makeup of this one is just Heath Bar, fudge, and soft serve.
At the end of the day, there are certainly Blizzard choices that I hold nearer to my heart.
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But I have to commend the Heath flavor for its rich taste and even more for its tenacity.
But, not all cones and cups of the good stuff are created equal.
Each and every ice cream producer has their own special recipe that makes their specific concoction unique.
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After I got past my initial surprise, I actually took quite a liking to this extra ingredient.
They’re certainly high on the list of ice cream cookie dough morsels.
The only problem is there just isn’t enough of themthe most common complaint with this fan-favorite flavor.
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Salted Caramel Truffle
Ice cream lovers asked and Dairy Queen listened.
It sounds like a lot, and it is.
But all the mix-ins pair together seamlessly.
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The squared-off truffles are sizeable, and plentiful at that, infused with pockets of caramel.
Then, toffee pieces add a rigid yet sticky crunch.
All goodand deliciousthings must unfortunately come to an end.
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They’re difficult to mess up and hold just as much powerif not moreas chocolate chip cookie dough droplets.
We could just stop right thereand that’s what the Brownie Batter Blizzard did.
The Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard, on the other hand, took it one step too far.
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For these reasons, I had to go with the Brownie Batter Blizzard.
A prime and recent example of this isJeni’s Fluffernutter Pie ice creamwhich is to die for.
Now, let me be the first to say you should lower any expectations you have for this core.
It doesn’t take shape the way you think it willmine came already very mixed and melted together.
In addition, from the top, it looks identical to the standard Reese’s Cup variation.
Did you know that this Candy Classic was among the first-ever Blizzards introduced in 1985?
That means it has remained on the Dairy Queen menu for close to 40 years now.
I will admit that I’m not usually a big fan of Butterfingers by themselves.
One of the yellow-wrapped bars would never be my first pick at the candy store.
But, inside a Blizzard, they make for a perfect sweet treat.
It’s like they were always meant to be crumbled up and swirled with ice cream.
Each bite contains a mini crunch and subtle hints of chocolate.
It’s just good every single time and, for me, has that glorious touch of nostalgia.
Plus, I swear it tastes even better after you let it fully solidify in the freezer.
And, guess what?
Even when pitted against every other available treat on the menu, it still shines.
Plus, pecans specifically are like nature’s candy and the perfect partner in crime for caramel and chocolate.
All three work together splendidly when blended into the soft serve.
I also noticed this time around that my Turtle Pecan was mixed with some rainbow-colored remnants.
Just a small disclaimer: this is not a planned inclusion.
Beyond this minor slip-up, though, it’s near perfection.
But, another OREO treat stands proud on the menu.
And, this one is the true unsung hero of the menu board.
You may grumble and say that this choice is boring.
But, for me, fuss and feathers could never beat this time-honored cookie classic.
Each cocoa biscuit bit is lightly crunchy and the icing seems to seamlessly absorb into the soft serve.
It’s simply scrumptious through and throughthe king of Dairy Queen Blizzards.
