Some fruits never came easily. They demanded patience, stained your hands, made a mess of the kitchen counter, or meant climbing a tree before you even got to taste them. And yet, that was exactly what made them unforgettable. The effort was part of the experience, and the reward always felt a little sweeter because of it.

NIC's Fruit N Nut Ice Cream range takes that same lineup of nostalgic fruits and turns each one into something far simpler, without losing what made them special in the first place. Every flavour brings back a different memory, a different ritual, and a different reason these fruits stayed with us long after the season passed. It's a scoop of childhood, minus the waiting, the peeling, and the sticky fingers.

Here's a closer look at the fruit flavours in the range, and the memories each one brings back.

Sitaphal: The Fruit That Asked Something of You First

Custard apple was never a fruit you could rush. You had to work past the seeds and the slightly tricky texture to get to the soft, almost custard-like sweetness underneath. It was the kind of fruit that made you slow down and enjoy the process. And once you got there, the reward was worth it every time.

NIC's Sitaphal Ice Cream carries that same gentle sweetness into a smooth, dreamy scoop, so the reward is there from the very first spoon.

Kala Jamun: The Tree-Climbing Fruit, Without the Stains

Jamun was never the easiest fruit to get to. Sometimes it meant climbing a tree, sometimes waiting for someone else to do the climbing, and either way, you usually ended up with deep purple stains on your hands, your clothes, and just about anything else it touched. But that sharp, tangy sweetness made it all worth it. There was nothing quite like it.

NIC's Kala Jamun Ice Cream captures that same bold, tangy depth and folds it into a rich, creamy base. So while the stains are gone, the flavour memory stays right where it should.

Anjeer: A Fruit That Rewarded Patience

Dried figs were never the easiest thing to get kids excited about, but those who gave them a chance found something truly special — a soft, almost honeyed sweetness with tiny seeds that added a little texture to every bite. It wasn't the kind of fruit you rushed through; it was the kind you slowed down for.

NIC's Anjeer Ice Cream retains that same gentle sweetness and delicate crunch, made with handpicked dried figs folded into a smooth, indulgent scoop that makes every spoonful feel just as rewarding.

Chikoo: The Fruit That Tastes Like Dessert Already

Chikoo was one of those fruits that already tasted a little like dessert. Long before anyone added sugar, it had that soft, caramel-like sweetness and a buttery texture that made it feel more like a treat than a fruit. It was probably why it never stayed in the fruit bowl for long.

NIC's Chikoo Ice Cream brings out that same rich, familiar flavour in a smooth scoop, turning a childhood favourite into something even more indulgent.

Alphonso Mango: The Fruit Everyone Waited All Year For

No fruit came with quite as much anticipation as mango season, and no mango carried quite as much weight as Alphonso. It was the one fruit everyone seemed to agree on, the one that didn't need any convincing. The moment it arrived, it felt like summer had truly begun.

NIC's Alphonso Mango Ice Cream keeps that same lush, golden sweetness intact, so the wait for mango season feels a little shorter.

Tender Coconut: The Fruit That Cooled Everything Down

Tender coconut water was the go-to fix on a hot afternoon, and scooping out the soft malai at the end always felt like a little reward. It was simple, familiar, and somehow exactly what you wanted every time.

NIC's Tender Coconut Ice Cream brings that same cool, delicate flavour into a creamy scoop, with malai shavings to bring back the full experience.

Lychee: The Fruit That Made Peeling Fun

Lychee turned peeling into a little game, cracking open the bumpy shell, getting to the juicy, almost translucent fruit inside, and trying not to finish the whole bowl before anyone else had a chance. It was part of the fun.

NIC's Lychee Ice Cream keeps that same juicy, delicate sweetness, churned into a smooth scoop that feels every bit as irresistible.

Strawberry: The Fruit That Didn't Need a Backstory

Not every fruit came with a ritual attached to it. Strawberries were always the easy favourite, no peeling, no waiting, no mess, just simple sweetness that worked any time of year.

NIC's Strawberry Ice Cream keeps that same fresh, fruity simplicity alive in a creamy, no-fuss scoop.

Jackfruit: The Fruit That Announced Itself From Another Room

Jackfruit has a way of making its presence known before you even see it. Its sweet, slightly tropical smell would drift through the house, and kids would instantly know what was happening in the kitchen. Eating it properly took practice too - oil rubbed onto hands beforehand, newspapers spread across the floor, and the careful peeling away of each golden pod.

NIC's Jackfruit Ice Cream keeps that same bold, honeyed flavour intact. The taste doesn't hide behind sweetness alone; it holds onto the distinctive tropical character that makes jackfruit so easy to recognise, minus the sticky fingers.

One Scoop, Plenty of Memory

Every fruit in this range came with its own little ritual such as peeling, climbing, waiting, or just making a mess along the way. NIC's Fruit N Nut range keeps the best part of those moments and leaves out the hassle, so the flavour memory feels just as familiar and just as good as ever. And whichever fruit flavour felt most like yours, that choice probably says more about you than you'd expect. Find out what your scoop really reveals.

Visit your nearest NIC ice cream parlour or order through Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, Big Basket, Amazon Now, Flipkart Minutes and other leading delivery platforms. Some childhood flavours are worth coming back to — sticky fingers not included.