Labor Day in Texas wouldn’t be complete without family, barbecue, and a tub of Blue Bell Ice Cream. I recently spoke with Farron Bell at Blue Bell’s home office, and he revealed the top two flavors Texans scoop up every Labor Day weekend. No surprise here, the winners are:

1. Homemade Vanilla
2. Dutch Chocolate

If you’re like my family and can’t decide between the two, the easy solution is simple: buy both and keep everyone happy.

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A New Fall Flavor Is Coming

Here’s where things get even sweeter. Farron teased that just days after Labor Day, Blue Bell will announce a brand-new flavor to kick off the fall season. While he kept the details under wraps, he dropped this hint: “Just imagine your favorite piece of pie with a scoop of one of our most popular ice creams.”

That sent my taste buds into overdrive. Texans love their pies, and a few classics immediately come to mind: apple pie, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and peach cobbler. Pair those with Blue Bell’s top flavors like cookies and cream, strawberry, Dutch chocolate, or that legendary homemade vanilla, and you’ve got the makings of the perfect fall dessert. Personally, I can’t stop thinking about Dutch chocolate on warm peach cobbler, now that’s a Texas-style dream.

What’s Your Perfect Pairing?

Blue Bell fans are known for strong opinions when it comes to favorite flavors. This Labor Day weekend, it’s clear that homemade vanilla and Dutch chocolate are the go-to choices across Texas. But with a new flavor announcement around the corner, the big question is: what pie and ice cream combination would you pick?

While we wait for the big reveal in early September, one thing’s for sure: Labor Day in the Lone Star State tastes a whole lot sweeter with Blue Bell on the table.

And don’t miss our full photo gallery, where you can browse every single Blue Bell flavor currently available.

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