Pepsi Launches Vanilla & Cream Limited Edition
The limited-edition cola blends vanilla and cream flavors and arrived nationwide in the U.S. on Oct. 19 for the holiday season.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Desserts
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Pepsi has launched Pepsi Vanilla & Cream, a limited-edition cola blending vanilla and cream with the classic Pepsi taste, available nationwide in the U.S. starting Oct. 19. A Zero Sugar version with zero sugar and zero calories is also available.
Why it matters
The release is aimed at the holiday season, when Pepsi says many people are open to trying something new. Citing industry research, the company noted that three in four consumers are willing to try new beverages during the holidays.
Pepsi Vanilla & Cream is sold in 12-packs of cans and 20-ounce bottles, and the Zero Sugar version contains zero sugar and zero calories. The source does not report pricing or sales figures for the product.
The players
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is the global food and beverage company that makes Pepsi products and launched the Vanilla & Cream limited edition.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is the fast-food chain that added a Pepsi Dirty Soda swirled with sweet vanilla creme earlier this year.
The details
Pepsi Vanilla & Cream blends vanilla and cream flavors with the Pepsi cola taste, while the Zero Sugar version delivers the same flavor profile with zero sugar and zero calories. The drink is positioned to pair with holiday favorites, be shared at festive gatherings, or be enjoyed as a small treat.
Timeline
Pepsi Vanilla & Cream became available nationwide in the U.S. on Oct. 19, 2026.
Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream was introduced in 2025.
Pepsi Vanilla was sold on shelves in the early 2000s.
Culture Shift
The launch extends PepsiCo's 2025 Wild Cherry & Cream release, continuing a pattern of cola flavors modeled on cream-based desserts. Cream-and-cola pairings such as Dirty Mountain Dew and Mug Floats Vanilla Howler show the brand following a wider consumer interest in dessert-inspired drinks.
The limited-edition drink is available in 12-packs of cans and 20-ounce bottles for a short time, so shoppers looking to try it will need to buy it before it leaves shelves. Those who prefer no sugar or calories can choose the Zero Sugar version, which has the same flavor profile.
The takeaway
Limited-edition launches like this one give shoppers a short window to try a new flavor, so checking store shelves early in the season is the practical move. Choosing the Zero Sugar version delivers the same flavor without the added sugar or calories.
Further reading
For more on dessert-inspired treats, browse the Desserts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Rolling Out.
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