MELT Ice Creams has gone full yuletide fever on Magnolia Ave., flipping its Fort Worth flagship into a sugar-dusted, neon-bright winter fantasia that feels equal parts childhood nostalgia and holiday explosion. For the entire month of December, the brand is unleashing “The Happiest Christmas in Texas” — a neighborhood-only spectacle that wraps the block in color, sparkle, and a kind of festive delirium you’d expect from a holiday parade that got lost and decided to settle down in an ice cream shop.
Inside the Magnolia scoop shop, the familiar MELT charm reaches its most extravagant extreme: ornaments piled high, flickering lights, and a general atmosphere that feels engineered to spark joy in anyone who wanders through the door. There are no tickets, no barriers — just a kid-friendly pop-up where families, friends, and curious locals can wander in, soak up the vibe, and savor moments sweet enough to rival the desserts.
And as you may expect, the desserts are the real headline. MELT has rolled out two exclusive seasonal creations reserved for Magnolia visitors. First up is Torched Hot Chocolate, a cozy classic reimagined with a theatrically toasted house-made marshmallow perched on top of original, peppermint, or caramel-spiked hot cocoa. Then comes Happy Holiday Flavor Fights!, a sampler built for conversation and chaos: three scoops, two toppings, a swirl of whipped cream, and the kind of setup that encourages friendly debate over which flavor reigns supreme.
The brand behind the spectacle has been a Fort Worth staple since Kari Crowe Seher launched MELT in 2014, crafting premium ice cream in the local “Joy Factory” and shipping smiles across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With six shops and a “Happy Camper” outpost in the Stockyards, MELT keeps expanding — yet it remains deeply rooted in the Near-Southside community that first embraced it.
This holiday installation is, in many ways, a thank-you note written in glitter and sugar. Guests are encouraged to fully lean into the scene — sip, scoop, pose, and share the moments — while sampling seasonal flavors like Merry Marshmallow pops and waffle cones, Blitzen’s Toffee Tracks with its cookie-dough-and-toffee swagger, or the plant-based Winterberry layered with blackberry, raspberry, cranberry, and house-made jam.
“Magnolia is where MELT began 11 years ago, and the neighborhood has supported us with loyalty and enthusiasm since day one,” Crowe-Seher said in a statement. “We wanted to say thank you for all the happy moments and smiles in our shop and do something extra special to bring even more magic to Magnolia this holiday season.”