CALIFORNIA, Md. — As the summer heat beams down across America, Marylanders are heading to local ice cream shops to get a scoop of their favorite flavor. A recent analysis conducted by InnerBody found Maryland to be the 16th most ice-cream-obsessed state, and it also revealed the top five flavors that Marylanders love to eat.
We’ve put together a list of Maryland’s five favorite ice cream flavors, along with what makes them so special. Hold onto your cones, because these are the best types of ice cream that you need to try, according to your neighbors.
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#5 – Birthday Cake
Enjoying a bowl of Birthday Cake ice cream doesn’t have to be reserved for special occasions, and apparently, it’s a top everyday choice for people throughout Maryland. With sprinkles mixed in and the distinct texture of cake batter, it’s no surprise that Marylanders ranked this colorful flavor as their fifth favorite type of ice cream.
#4 – Cookies and Cream
Cookies and Cream is a match made in heaven if you like Oreos because it combines a vanilla base with chocolate cookie crumbles to create a sweet treat that people of all ages will enjoy. Marylanders ranked Cookies and Cream as their fourth favorite flavor overall, proving that this isn’t just a niche flavor anymore.
#3 – Cookie Dough
Yet another cookie flavor, Cookie Dough is Maryland’s third favorite ice cream. It combines a vanilla base with tiny chunks of chocolate chips and unbaked cookie dough to create a super sweet flavor that you’ll be craving for weeks to come. Ice cream rarely offers chewy chunks of delight within, so Cookie Dough’s texture is what really makes it stand out.
#2 – Butter Pecan
Butter Pecan is one of the tastiest ice cream flavors around if you like rich desserts with a bit of crunch. The pecans complement the buttery flavor perfectly, providing a creamy scoop for people who want something a little different than the standard chocolate or vanilla, which is why InnerBody found it to be Maryland’s second favorite flavor overall.
#1 – Strawberry
According to InnerBody, a scoop of plain strawberry is Maryland’s favorite type of ice cream. Whether it’s filled with chunks of fresh fruit or smooth to the touch, Strawberry provides Marylanders across the state with a classic flavor that’s perfect for the heat of summer. Not only does the Old Line State love strawberry ice cream, but InnerBody found that it’s the nationwide champion, too!
Want to try these flavors for yourself? We’ve got you covered. Click here to find a list of the best ice cream shops in Southern Maryland, along with where they’re located.
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