Clayton and Lucien standing in front of table with pile of Ben & Jerry's ice cream
We tried 10 iconic Ben & Jerry's pints.Lucien Formichella
  • We ranked the most popular ice-cream flavors.

  • We didn't like the flavors of The Tonight Dough and chocolate fudge brownies.

  • The classics were hits.

Two friends with a dream started an ice-cream business. Ben and Jerry's has changed the dessert industry over the past 40 years.

I decided to review the brand's 10 most popular flavors but knew it was too big of a job to do myself. I need a Jerry to my friend.

Read on to find out what we thought of each ice cream flavor, as well as our final rankings at the end.

Chunky Monkey 

A carton of Ben & Jerry's chunky monkey
A carton of Ben & Jerry's chunky monkey
Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream.Lucien Formichella

I can't eat Chunky Monkey because I'm allergic to nuts, so I'm having someone else try it.

Clayton trying a spoonful of Chunky Monkey ice cream
Clayton confidently starts off this taste test, but doesn't know what lies ahead.Lucien Formichella

This would be a great snack for a warm summer night or a snack after a workout.

This is the exception to my dislike of walnuts in desserts. The banana ice cream is the most important one.

After you finished your review, you took another few bites. It's important to pace yourself.

Don't worry about me, I'm fine. I ate ice cream all day.

Brownie-batter core

A carton of Ben & Jerry's brownie batter core ice cream
Ben & Jerry's brownie-batter-core ice cream.Lucien Formichella

This is a great flavor, but it's not as good as it could be. The brownie batter is rich and creamy, but it's missing the flavor of the chocolate.

I don't like chocolate ice cream. I found the take too heavy even though it was rich and delicious.

Clayton looking at the carton and serving of brownie batter core ice cream
Clayton begins to fade into a daydream.Lucien Formichella

This ice cream is a chocolate lover's dream.

The elements are all perfect. The brownie-batter core takes it all to the next level.

It's the ultimate ice cream for the best of times, in the arms of a new love, after a beautiful day on the beach.

Can you tell me if you're ok?

I just didn't pay attention out there.

Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream

Carton of Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream
Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream ice cream.Lucien Formichella

You would be hard pressed to find a better flavor than this one. It has the perfect combination of flavors.

I like when ice cream has bits of cones since it feels like an extra topping. I would rather have sugar over waffle cones.

Clayton in the background of the pint of ice cream and the serving
Clayton practically dives into the freezer for the next one like it's the Narnia cabinet. But I know what lies ahead.Lucien Formichella

The ice cream is delicious. It's all perfect because of the waffle cone.

It's great for curling up on the couch and watching tv. You will get a hilarious monologue, a funny sketch, banter with the house band, and anecdotes from celebrities.

I once made it to the semifinals of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

Do you still use this plug?

Yes, yes, yes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I didn't let that affect my review of the ice cream. I would love to be hired!

Strawberry cheesecake

A carton of Ben & Jerry's stawberry cheesecake ice cream
Ben & Jerry's strawberry-cheesecake ice cream.Lucien Formichella

Although it pales in comparison to some others on this list, this is a delicious flavor, even if the taste isn't as fresh as other strawberry ice cream.

I still want to eat more of it.

Clayton takes a call right before trying this flavor, and I shake my head. He doesn't have the focus needed to review ice cream.Lucien Formichella

The best part of this ice cream is the lining.

This is perfect for someone who is not a fan of strawberry cheesecake.

Phish Food

A carton of Ben & Jerry's phish food
Ben & Jerry's Phish Food ice cream.Lucien Formichella

There is too much chocolate in this option.

I like the caramel but the ice cream and chunks are too heavy.

I like the fact that marshmallows are added to ice cream.

I watch Clayton fall for the trap of overeating while reviewing.Lucien Formichella

There is a perfect blend of chocolate ice cream, caramel, marshmallows, and fudge.

There is a winner here. It's soft and fluffy and makes everything pop.

It's so sweet that the next day will probably feel like the worst day of my life.

The Tonight Dough (starring Jimmy Fallon)

A carton of Ben & Jerry's tonight dough
Ben & Jerry's The Tonight Dough ice cream.Lucien Formichella

The cookie dough is the best part, but I am overwhelmed by the rest.

I don't know where to start when it comes to choosing a flavor.

I don't need the extra stuff. Someone starts laughing in the middle of a sketch that is already funny.

Clayton appears to be overwhelmed by the flavors.Lucien Formichella

There are caramel and chocolate ice cream, chocolate-cookie swirls, chocolate-chip and peanut butter cookie dough, and so much more.

The flavor tries to cram everything into a single package, but it tastes superficial. It's a second-rate ice cream by a late night talk show. I would like to work on the "Late Show"!

Chocolate-chip cookie dough

A carton of Ben & Jerry's chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream
Ben & Jerry's chocolate-chip-cookie-dough ice cream.Lucien Formichella

I liked this flavor more than The Tonight Dough, but it still isn't really memorable.

I would buy it for a group of people. I like that it doesn't try to do too much. The chocolate chips are delicious.

This flavor is so good that you can't go wrong.

I watch as Clayton takes small bites and pours the rest back into the pint after the shoot. He complains that he's tired and that his stomach hurts, yet he keeps eating more.Lucien Formichella

The first bite was good, but the ice cream becomes more inviting the more you eat it.

The chocolate-chip cookie dough says that everything will be okay. It's great after a break up. It won't judge you.

Chocolate-fudge brownie 

A carton of ben & jerry's chocolate fudge ice cream
Ben & Jerry's chocolate-fudge-brownie ice cream.Lucien Formichella

It's good for what it is and not my kind of ice cream.

The brownie is too heavy. Despite being a milk-based dessert, I like the way it tastes because of the fudge.

I'm tired from all of the sugar, but I can't let him see my weakness.

Clayton has begun to enter a sugar coma.Lucien Formichella

The flavor does everything it says it will.

It is similar to the strawberry-cheesecake flavor in that it is less complex. I like chocolate more than cheesecake.

It's the best way to induce a sugar high that will cause you to crash.

Are you okay? Your eyes are red and you are pale.

Don't worry me. I'm thinking a lot.

Cherry Garcia

A carton of Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream
Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream.Lucien Formichella

It's a perfect symphony of flavors. I feel like I'm listening to Mozart when I eat.

The cherry ice cream isn't a blank canvas and the cherries are perfect. The chocolate is delicately balanced.

I don't care if I'm called basic for calling this flavor my favorite. I always choose it as my first choice. If you know what I mean, this is a 50th anniversary edition of American Beauty.

Clayton doesn't think he'll make it to the end.Lucien Formichella

This flavor has given me a second wind after a long day of eating ice cream.

The texture of the ice cream is smooth and it has chocolate chips and cherries in it.

I'm getting exhausted here. The amount of ice cream is hard to digest.

We have one more to go, that's it. Get through it. This was done to yourself.

Half Baked

A carton of Ben & Jerry's half baked ice cream
Ben & Jerry's Half Baked ice cream.Lucien Formichella

It's too similar to the other flavors. Even though cookie dough is good, I would probably change the amount of chocolate and cookie dough.

I can imagine Ben & Jerry's saying "We should do more" because this flavor is so classic.

Clayton has fallen asleep on the floor, falling victim to the first-time taste-test trap.Lucien Formichella

The classic stoner ice cream is a perfect snack for high times. The brownie bites are delicious, and the cookie dough is amazing.

It's one of Ben & Jerry's most popular flavors. Half Baked is a good time even though it is less decadent than some of the others.

I think I'm going to take a deep breath.

Final rankings, from best to worst

We both disliked The Tonight Dough the most.Lucien Formichella

I have learned something. Ben and Jerry were all about collaboration, but I am a lone food reviewer.

What did you learn from this experience?

I thought it was easy to eat 10 flavors of ice cream. I think my palate is more focused on decadent flavors than sweet ones.

You know that your palate is not right.

The most popular flavors may not be the best ones.

That's right, I agree with it.

The quintessential Ben & Jerry's flavor is my favorite. It's an ideal combo of cherry and chocolate.

We agree that The Tonight Dough is the worst.

Americone Dream is the top choice. The waffle cones are covered in chocolate and the caramel swirl is made of caramel. The entire experience is what it is.

It's decadent and s'mores-y, so it's my second favorite. Ben & Jerry's flavors capture the essence of Americana backyard desserts, even if you didn't grow up eating them.

Ben & Jerry's ice cream is fun and innovative. It's just like us.

It's just like us.

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