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Graeter’s Ice Cream Releases 2023's Third of Five Limited-Time Bonus Flavors

Along with this summertime-favorite flavor, Graeter's is also adding a limited-edition "secret menu" item.

Jun 26, 2023 at 9:58 am

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Lemon Meringue Pie ice cream

Graeter's Ice Cream has announced the third of five limited-time bonus flavors, and this one is their take on another refreshing summertime treat.

The local favorite French pot ice cream maker is releasing five secret bonus flavors this year, and it has just unveiled the next in line: Lemon Meringue Pie.

Graeter’s says this flavor features tart lemon candies combined with crunchy pie crust pieces in a lemon marshmallow ice cream. They’re also adding a “secret menu” item, the Lemon Meringue Pie Sundae. The sundae is very much a limited-time offering, crafted with white bundt cake, strawberry and marshmallow topping and the Lemon Meringue Pie ice cream.

Each bonus flavor remains a secret until the day of its release, and will only be available for a limited time. Graeter's says, "Once the flavor is gone from scoop shops and online, the flavor is retired for the year."

Graeter's released the first bonus flavor, Dough’licious — a Caramel brownie batter ice cream loaded with peanut butter dough, cookie dough and brownie pieces — in May, followed by the sweet and spicy Hot Honey Crunch in early June.

Graeter’s Ice Cream Releases 2023's Second of Five Limited-Time Bonus Flavors: Oh, honey, honey, this ice cream's got a bit of a kick.

Lemon Meringue Pie ice cream is available now at Graeter's ice cream shops and graeters.com.

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