What is Hot Dog Ice Cream?

Published on May 5th, 2025

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRAL MIND BLOWING HOT DOG ICE CREAM

Hot dogs and ice cream are the unofficial foods of summer, so what could be more fitting than combining them? This playful new creation from artisan ice cream truck and Shark Tank star Life Raft Treats does just that. Hot Dog Ice Cream looks exactly like a sizzling hot, grilled hot dog, complete with drizzles of ketchup and mustard and a bun. But take one bit and you realize, wait…it’s sweet. It’s….chocolate? It’s ice cream that’s perfect for your next barbecue or to play a fun joke on your friends. And it’s delicious, too. 

Is there hot dog flavored ice cream?

Let’s back up. Hot Dog Ice Cream is not to be confused with hot dog-flavored ice cream. Yes, some people have tried to make ice cream that tastes like hot dogs. Is it good? That’s all about personal preference. What we can say with certainty is that this Life Raft Hot Dog Ice Cream is different. It takes beloved ice cream flavors (who doesn’t like chocolate?) and molds them into something whimsical and tasty. Pastry Chef Cynthia Wong is so skilled with her flavors that she’s been a James Beard Award semi-finalist for outstanding pastry chef six times. She’s also been featured on Shark Tank for her “Not Fried Chicken” ice cream bucket, a true feat of creativity.

What does Life Raft Treats hot dog ice cream taste like?

Life Raft Treats hot dog ice cream tastes mostly like chocolate. The hot dog is made of chocolate ice cream, while the bun is made of mint chocolate chip. The ice cream is made from high-qually, locally-farmed dairy and eggs. 

Tastes like ice cream, looks like hot dogs. The possibilities are endless! April Fools, playing random pranks on your friends, delighting your children (can you imagine how fun it would be to serve these at a birthday party??), the list goes on. Life Raft Treats is also behind fried chicken ice cream. You could serve them together for a full “meal!”

Where to buy hot dog ice cream?

You can order hot dog ice cream straight to your home from Goldbelly. In the Southeast of the U.S.,  you can often find it at Mariano’s, Whole Foods, Roundy’s, Central Market, Fresh Direct, and sometimes on DoorDash. If you’re in the Charleston, S.C. area, Life Raft Treats has a food truck where you can find their famous friend chicken ice cream (which is, you guessed it, not actually fried chicken), and other creative ice cream goodies. Follow them on Instagram to find out when they’re hosting pop-ups. 

Each “Hot Dog Party” order from Goldbelly includes five hot dog ice cream treats, meant to feed six to eight people. Each hot dog is substantial, so don’t be afraid to share. Hot dogs come frozen on an adorable red and white checkered picnic display. 

If you love to play with your food or find joy in the unexpected, you’ll also love Life Raft Treats’ other desserts, like the “Not Fried Chicken” ice cream bucket—a 9-piece fried chicken bucket made of ice cream; the waffle ice cream stack, and even a ramen ice cream bowl. 

Life is short. Who says ice cream needs to be served in a cone? Get creative with this summer and have some fun with hot dog ice cream.