The $1.25 Dollar Tree Find I Always Stock Up On

As someone who suffers from chronic flavor indecision, I regularly deal with choice paralysis. When I’m faced with too many options, it's more difficult to make a decision—like standing in the cereal aisle for 10 minutes and leaving with nothing!

So when I discovered individual servings of Ben & Jerry's ice cream in a range of flavors at Dollar Tree, it felt like a world of dessert possibilities had opened up. Why commit to one flavor when I could sample many different ones for around the same price as a single pint? This latest Dollar Tree discovery has me purposely making extra space in my freezer. 

Why I Love Dollar Tree's Single-Serve Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

Let's start with the obvious—variety without commitment. Currently, my freezer is home to pints of Cherry Garcia, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Brownie Fudge, and my personal favorite, Americone Dream. Only, instead of letting a half-eaten pint collect frost for weeks, I now enjoy a complete ice cream experience in one or two sittings. There's zero waste and zero guilt. At four ounces, each cup holds an amount that’s just enough to satisfy my sweet tooth.

The cost is comparable, but, in my opinion, the variety makes it more worthwhile. A standard 16-ounce pint typically sells for $5 to $6 in other grocery stores, so at $1.25 for four 4-ounce containers, the price ends up being the same or slightly less.

Of course, all the other things the OG Ben & Jerry's is known for also make it a good ice cream choice: The brand uses quality ingredients from diverse sources, is committed to sustainable practices, has Fairtrade certification, and strives to generate prosperity for everyone connected to their business. Some flavors, like Cherry Garcia, are even certified gluten-free, making them good options for friends with dietary restrictions.

How I Serve Dollar Tree's Single-Serve Ben & Jerry's Cups

I've found creative ways to elevate these little cups, too. I've made affogatos by pouring a shot of hot espresso over a scoop. For impromptu desserts, I'll wash the outside container well and slice the frozen cup (container and all) into perfect rounds to sandwich between freshly baked cookies. I'm also the hero at any last-minute Friday night friend hangouts when I bring over a bunch of ice cream for the kids to choose from.

A couple of years ago, we created a hot fudge sundae bar for my daughter's birthday (this sauce is great!), and I think doing something similar with these mini cups would be a lot of fun. It ultimately becomes a build-your-own dessert bar that looks thoughtfully assembled but requires no cooking or baking.

Dollar Tree's inventory can be unpredictable, so grab these whenever you spot them. But for me, that's part of the fun—the treasure hunt aspect keeps me coming back! And that's the magic of Dollar Tree shopping, in general. Finding something unexpectedly wonderful among the aisles makes me feel like I've outsmarted the entire retail system. Now it's your turn to experience some DT magic and grab some minis.

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