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Last March, Wendy’s announced the launch of a new limited-edition Frosty flavor: the Orange Dreamsicle Frosty. At that time, a spokesperson for the fast food chain described the frozen dairy dessert as “a unique spin on a familiar flavor, packing a spoonful of sweet orange notes combined with the classic smooth vanilla Frosty for a dreamy orange cream experience.”
Nearly one year later, Coca-Cola announced in January 2025 that it would be releasing a new flavor of its classic soda: Coca-Cola Orange Cream. When launching the product, the brand cited increases in Google search traffic and a growing interest in orange cream flavors as inspiration for the soft drink. (You can still snag these orange and red ombré cans in grocery stores now, but they’ll only be available until early 2026.)
For anyone who isn’t a fan of fizz or is looking for something hydrating, coconut water company Vita Coco introduced an Orange & Creme flavor to its coconut water “treats” lineup in March. In a post announcing the launch of the flavored coconut water, Vita Coco described it as “sweet, tangy goodness meets childhood nostalgia.”
It’s not only consumer packaged goods brands that are riffing on classic creamsicles — although restaurants have taken a bit more liberty with the traditional ingredients, sometimes replacing citrus with other orange-hued produce.
In April, New York City-based café Edith’s introduced a limited-edition Carrot Dreamsicle Slushie in collaboration with Philadelphia sandwich shop Middle Child. While it was named the “Wellness From Scratch” smoothie, content creator Nara Smith’s smoothie collaboration with upscale grocery chain Erewhon showcased a suspiciously creamsicle-like flavor profile and appearance, featuring almond milk, kefir, orange juice, mango, pineapple, banana, lemon, vanilla collagen, and coconut cream.
