REVIEW: Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream

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In 2024, we saw Coke discontinue its Cherry Vanilla flavor, and perhaps sensing this void in the market or wanting to get in on the dirty soda trend, Pepsi is starting the new year by introducing a new permanent flavor, Wild Cherry & Cream. I’ve always been more of a Coke person if I’m going to choose a cola, but I enjoy Wild Cherry Pepsi, so I was curious to see how it would fare when given the soda shop addition of a creamy vanilla twist.

Opening the bottle, I got those familiar, slightly spicy scents of Pepsi with a cherry hint. The cream wasn’t immediately obvious, and after a few sips, I still found it to be not very pronounced. It rounds things out on the back end of a swig, but it isn’t a strong cream soda flavor. The wild cherry is similarly kind of tame here, being more mild than in your face. I think “wild cherry” in the soda flavor world is just a way to make “cherry” sound more exciting and not necessarily a nuanced flavor based on certain cherry varieties, but I wish these cherries were bringing more exuberance to the party. C’mon, cherries, knock over a lamp or something. Spill some more cream in the communal pitcher of Pepsi.

I wish these flavors were a bit more amped, but that isn’t to say this drink is bad. In fact, it’s quite good. These are classic tastes, and they work together in harmony. I enjoy that the cherry and cream aspects obscure some of the things I don’t always love about Pepsi to begin with. It’s sweet and the cherry brings to mind candy, but I don’t find it too sweet in the way I sometimes do an original Pepsi.

This drink could work alongside a meal, at the movies with popcorn, or by itself. The flavor combo isn’t groundbreaking, but it is solid. If you’re a Pepsi fan, I could see this becoming your new favorite. If you hate Pepsi, I could see you not refusing this and perhaps even admitting that it doesn’t suck.

While Wild Cherry & Cream is currently available in cans and bottles, the bottles are only for a limited time. Also worth noting, I tried the zero sugar variety and it does not hit the same pleasant notes for me. Pepsi drinkers, rejoice in your new blend of old favorites! Everyone else, opt for full sugar if you’re going out on a limb and giving this a try. It may not be wildly innovative, but it’s a worthy addition to the Pepsi lineup.

Purchased Price: $2.49
Size: 20 fl oz bottle
Purchased at: I received a free bottle from Jewel-Osco and purchased a bottle of zero sugar, also from Jewel-Osco
Rating: 8 out of 10 (regular), 4 out of 10 (zero sugar)
Nutrition Facts: (1 bottle regular) 260 calories, 0 grams of total fat, 55 milligrams of sodium, 69 grams of total carbs, 69 grams of total sugars, and 0 grams of protein.

SPOTTED: 2/12/2025

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Great Value Dark Chocolate Berry Trail Mix

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H-E-B Limited Edition Cheese Enchilada Tortilla Chips
H-E-B Limited Edition Roasted Poblano Thin Potato Chips

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Simply Gold Peak with Simply Lemonade

(Spotted by Kelly W at Walmart.)

Marketside Assorted Mini Cookies

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Kirkland Signature Variety Cookie Tray

(Spotted by Robbie at Costco.)

Grimaldi’s Marinara Pasta Sauce
Grimaldi’s Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
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SPOTTED: Peanut Butter M&M’s Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Peanut Butter M&M's Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Peanut yummer! (Spotted by Amanda Y at Market Street.)

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SPOTTED: Fat Boy Ice Cream Sandwich Pops

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Fat Boy Ice Cream Sandwich Pops.

There are four total flavors with the other two being Cinnamon Churro and Brookie Hot Fudge Brownie. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Market Street.)

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REVIEW: Post Malone Taste Twist Oreo Cookies

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Next time Oreo suffers from a creative slump, they would be wise to remember Post Malone’s phone number.

Leave it to an inventive, genre-mixing rapper-singer to inspire an Oreo that offers multiple flavors plus a visual appeal to pique the interest of a wide audience. The limited edition cookie features a swirled crème—the first in Oreo’s history—in shortbread and salted caramel flavors, sandwiched between one Golden Oreo and one traditional chocolate wafer.

The swirled crème is a hit. The shortbread flavor is buttery and sweet, while the caramel component is rich without being sickly. Salt is incorporated within the caramel crème, which enhances the flavors while downplaying the crème’s overall sweetness, and provides a little texture. In each cookie, a couple of salt crystals stand out with a subtle, sprinkle-like crunch that feels like a fun, thoughtful flourish.

Both crème flavors pair beautifully with the Oreo wafers. It is fun to try all possible combinations of crème against cookie, but ultimately each one is delicious. The choice to include both Golden and chocolate cookies invites the interactive experience of mixing and matching to your preference. As one bite, the cookie is an excellent mixture of everything—butter, chocolate, sweetness, and salt—but I really like savoring the components separately.

Visually, two kinds of cookies plus a crème swirl makes a stunning product, but that’s not all. Each chocolate cookie is embossed with one of nine possible designs. Post Malone fans will recognize nods to artistry, including a sunflower for his 2018 single. Another perk: a QR code on the packaging leads you to a music-themed personality quiz that determines your custom-flavored crème swirl. (Mine? Maple apple. Oreo, once you run out of music stars to collaborate with, I am available.)

While brand collaborations can range from obvious to desperate, Oreo and Post Malone have created something special that represents both the celebrity’s artistic and taste preferences while fostering the brand’s creativity. Post Malone Taste Twist Oreos put a unique and engaging twist on the terrible urge to eat an entire row of sandwich cookies. The swirly crème is a standout for the brand, and the Golden-chocolate cookie duo is perfect for Oreo fans who—like Posty himself—do not limit themselves to one genre of flavor.

Purchased Price: $4.99
Size: 10.68 oz package
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 10 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2 cookies) 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 95 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and less than 1 gram of protein.

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