It’s always exciting to hear about new treats, especially from beloved brands like Dunkin’ Donuts. Word on the street is that Dunkin’ is testing something special in select locations: soft serve ice cream! Yes, you heard that right, Dunkin’ Donuts soft serve is potentially making a comeback, bringing a cool twist to their classic offerings. For those of us who remember when Baskin-Robbins was more prevalent, this news is particularly exciting, hinting at a sweet resurgence of soft serve in unexpected places.
Dunkin Donuts soft serve ice cream menu board featuring Coolatta Floats, Shakes and Mix-ins.
Exploring the Dunkin’ Donuts Soft Serve Menu
The buzz is all about Dunkin’ Donuts expanding beyond their usual coffee and donuts to include soft serve. The test menu features a range of tempting options, including:
- Extra Thick Shakes: Indulge in classic shake flavors like Coffee, Chocolate, or Vanilla, now made extra thick with soft serve.
- Mix-ins: Elevate your shake with delightful mix-ins such as Oreo or M&Ms, adding texture and extra flavor.
- Coolatta Floats: A refreshing twist on their Coolatta beverages, these floats combine Coolatta flavors like Coffee, Strawberry, and Orange with a generous swirl of soft serve on top.
- Traditional Soft Serve Cones: For purists, classic soft serve cones are also reportedly available.
These new additions suggest Dunkin’ Donuts is aiming to become more than just a breakfast stop, venturing into the afternoon treat market with these summery, ice cream-based desserts.
First Impressions: The Dunkin’ Donuts Coolatta Float Experience
To get a firsthand taste of this new venture, the Strawberry Coolatta Float was put to the test. The initial presentation was interesting – soft serve generously dolloped on top of a Strawberry Coolatta. However, the practicalities quickly became apparent.
Dunkin Donuts Strawberry Coolatta Float with soft serve on top, showing initial presentation.
Trying to drink the float with a straw proved challenging. Soft serve is not straw-friendly, and the icy Coolatta wasn’t melting it quickly enough to create a mix. The hope was for something reminiscent of an Icee Float, where you can alternate between the icy drink and the creamy topping. In its initial form, the Dunkin’ Coolatta Float felt like two separate entities rather than a harmonious blend.
Achieving the Perfect Mix: Hand-Spun Solution
To truly enjoy the Dunkin’ Donuts Coolatta Float, some manual intervention was required. After a few minutes of dedicated stirring and mixing, the transformation was remarkable. The soft serve began to meld with the Coolatta, creating a hand-spun treat that was much closer to the desired experience.
Hand-spun Dunkin Donuts Strawberry Coolatta Float, mixed for better soft serve and Coolatta integration.
The taste, once mixed, was exactly as expected – a pleasant combination of strawberry Coolatta and vanilla soft serve. While the flavor was enjoyable, the effort needed to achieve the right consistency was a slight drawback. The ideal Icee Float offers a playful experience of switching between textures and flavors effortlessly. Perhaps serving the Coolatta Float in a wider cup or pre-mixing it slightly could enhance the user experience. Alternatively, envisioning the Coolatta as a flavored base for a sundae-like creation could also be an appealing direction.
Final Verdict: Novelty and a Sweet Temptation
The Dunkin’ Donuts soft serve and Coolatta Float are definitely novel additions to the menu, perfect for the summer season. Despite the initial mixing challenge, the taste and concept are enticing enough to warrant a repeat purchase.
Buy Again? Yes, the novelty and the potential of a perfectly mixed Coolatta Float are hard to resist.
Spotted One? If you happen to find Dunkin’ Donuts locations offering soft serve, let us know! Keep an eye out for signs advertising these test items and share your discoveries. Early reports suggest they might even be popping up in places like New York. Happy soft serve hunting!
