Here’s the scoop: These treats hit the sweet spot
It doesn't get sweeter than the PEOPLE Food Awards 2026 frozen dessert winners! From a long-awaited Nutella ice cream flavor to a creamy chocolate-covered mint bar that testers had "no notes" on, these treats hit the sweet spot.
01 of 06
Best Ice Cream
Nutella Ice Cream
Hazelnut ice cream is swirled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and layered in the pint between three hard Nutella shells. “I’m so mad at how good this is!” said a tester.
Buy It! $5, walmart.com
02 of 06
Best Ice Cream Sandwich
Credit: Hudsonville Ice Cream
Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies Ice Cream Sandwiches
“Wow, wow, wow!” was all one staffer wrote about two soft oatmeal cookies hugging a core of vanilla ice cream.
Buy It! $9 for 6, kroger.com
03 of 06
Best Ice Cream With Mix-Ins
McConnell’s & See’s Candies Brown Sugar With Milk Bordeaux
It’s two decadent treats in one: a brown sugar base mixed with milk chocolate, candy pieces and chocolate sprinkles.
Buy It! $9, wholefoods.com
04 of 06
Best Ice Cream Bar
Tillamook Mint Chocolate Chip Bars
The “not-green” ice cream studded with chocolate chips and dipped in a crisp chocolate coating won high marks for creaminess and “pure mint flavor.”
Buy It! $6 for 4, target.com
05 of 06
Best Gelato
Talenti Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Gelato
“Flavor, texture, indulgence—check, check, check!” a tester said of the “silky” gelato twirled with fudge sauce and chocolate-cookie pieces.
Buy It! $6.50, kroger.com
06 of 06
Best Dessert
Philadelphia Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Place the frozen cake in the fridge overnight to let the graham cracker crust, tart cream-cheese filling and berry sauce thaw to the perfect consistency.
Buy It! $13, kroger.com
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