Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors

We all must have tasted or at least heard of Dairy Queen, and its amazing and delicious soft serve products and fast foods, especially Dairy Queen blizzard treat that comes in enticing flavors like chocolate, vanilla, etc. But do you know when Dairy Queen started or when did its first store open.

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen (DQ) is an international chain of soft serve and fast food restaurants, opened in more than 19 countries, with over 652 locations outside the United States and Canada. DQ is owned by International Dairy Queen, Inc and has acquired its name from its first soft serve product called Dairy Queen. The company has its headquarters in Edina, Minnesota and its first soft serve formula was introduced by John Fremont "Grandpa", his son Alex McCullough and their partner Herb Noble in 1938. Together they opened their first Dairy Queen outlet in 1940 in Joliet, Illinois and since then there was no looking back. Well, this was just a brief on Dairy Queen history and origin, now let us move on the Dairy Queen Blizzard treat and its yummy flavors.

Dairy Queen Blizzard Treat

DQ Blizzard treat is one of the most popular Dairy Queen soft serve which is blended with add-in ingredients like sundae toppings, pieces of cookies, brownies, candy and many more. Blizzard was discovered by Sam Temperato, Ted Drews, and Wil Stiles and was launched in 1984, the year Dairy Queen sold about 100 million blizzards and since then it became a staple on the menu. Quite popular among kids and even adults, this treat is traditionally served upside down to show its thickness. I know now you can't wait to know in what different flavors is Blizzard treat is served, so here we go.

Dairy Queen Blizzard Flavors

Some of the most popular Blizzard flavors are Oreo Cookies, chocolate chip cookie dough, M&M's (Smarties in Canada), Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, Health bar, and Butterfinger, with seasonal flavors like October's Pumpkin Pie. If sources are to be believed in July 2010, the company will be launching a new 'mini' size Blizzard Flavor Treat that would be served in 6 oz. cups. Moreover, Dairy Queen is also marketing its new Blizzard Cake including irresistible and delectable flavors like strawberry cheesecake and Reese's, especially for events like birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

Flavors in Cookies

• Cookie Dough
• Mint Oreo
• Oreo CheeseQuake
• Cookie Jar
• Double Fudge Cookie Dough

Flavors in Candy

• Reese Peanut Butter Cups
• Butterfinger
• Heath
• M&Ms
• Cappuccino Heath

Flavors in Fruits

• Banana Cream Pie
• Strawberry CheeseQuake
• Banana Split
• Choco Cherry Love
• Hawaiian
• Chocolate Covered Strawberry
• Raspberry Truffle

Flavors in Chocolates

• Chocolate Xtreme
• French Silk Pie
• Turtle Pecan Cluster
• Georgia Mud Fudge
• Mocha Chip
• Midnight Truffle

Other Flavors

• Nerds Candy
• Cheesecake
• Snickers
• Rocky Road
• Banana Pudding
• Peanut Butter Crunch
• Nestles Crunch
• Reese's Pieces
• Yukon Cruncher
• Whopp 'N Wild Mocha Chip
• Kit Kat

Hence, the Dairy Queen Blizzard treat is so far considered to be the most successful product ever released in the history of Dairy Queen. From the day it was released till now Blizzard has maintained its popularity and craze amongst its consumers and has been a top-selling dessert for the past 25 years in a stretch. This credit goes to its quality and variety of new flavors that have been able to please and satisfy its customers. Moreover, after completing 25 years of consistent success, the company has released 70 new Dairy Queen Blizzard flavors, of which many are seasonal and holiday themed.

I am sure after knowing these mouth-watering and delicious Dairy Queen Blizzard flavors, you won't be able to keep yourselves from trying them for very long. So go to your nearest Dairy Queen store and enjoy these amazing flavors with your family and friends.