When it comes to ice cream toppings, there are a variety of incredible options that can add some fantastic tried and true flavor to a scoop of your favorite ice cream variety. While chocolate, nuts, caramel, whipped cream, and sprinkles are all excellent options when you're looking to top off your scoop, sometimes a more unique topping is called for.

Whether you’re craving something salty to top off your sweet ice cream scoop, something crunchy to switch up the texture, or something sweet that will simply complement the ice cream perfectly, we’ve got you covered. Here are some unique ice cream toppings that can kick your ice cream scoop up a notch:

French Fries

Have you ever heard of dipping french fries in a milkshake? If you haven’t, you might want to give it a try! The combination of salty, hot, crispy french fries with sweet, cool, creamy ice cream simply works, so why not top your ice cream with some fries fresh out of the fryer? It will give you the same effect as dipping your fries in a shake but with the added benefit of eating everything with a spoon!

Balsamic Vinegar

Vinegar might seem like a strange topping for ice cream, but then again, balsamic vinegar reductions and dressings often have a slightly sweet flavor to them. Pair balsamic vinegar with strawberries to top off your ice cream for a tangy, unique flavor combination that’s sure to pack a punch.

Bacon

Sweet bacon recipes have become more and more popular in recent years, ever since the discovery of the maple syrup from your pancakes actually tasting great with bacon, too. It’s no wonder, then, that bacon on top of ice cream works surprisingly well with a variety of ice cream flavors.

Caramel Corn

If you’re looking for a sweet topping to add to your ice cream, why not give caramel corn a try? This sweet, buttery topping will give you all the benefits of topping your scoop with homemade caramel sauce with the added bonus of the crunch from the popcorn. If you’re a fan of integrating different textures into your food, you’ll undoubtedly love this combination!

Crackers

Crackers are another option that can add some crunch to your ice cream—plus some salt, which as we know from the french-fry-milkshake-combo is a win-win. Crumble some Ritz crackers (or your personal favorite variety) onto your ice cream to give your scoop some saltiness and some subtle crunch.

If you’re a die-hard ice cream fan, then you’ve probably tried almost every traditional ice cream topping under the sun. Sometimes, though, the best options are a bit less conventional. Give one of these unique (and flavorful) ice cream toppings a try to spice up your dessert routine, and don’t forget Besties Ice Cream as the stop for your next scoop while you’re at it! With one-hundred and fifty ice cream flavor options, we’re sure to have something to perfectly complement your favorite topping of choice.