Van Leeuwen Teamed Up with Carnival Cruise Line on a Sunscreen-Flavored Ice Cream — and We Tried It

Okay, a sunscreen flavored (or scented) ice cream seems like an interesting novelty.  But who wants an ice cream that tastes like a musician?

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Sunscreen doesn't usually require a spoon — but a new concoction infuses ice cream with the scent of the summer staple (SPF not included).

Van Leeuwen has collaborated with Carnival Cruise Line on the dessert, which includes ingredients such as coconut cream, cocoa butter, vanilla extract and sea salt.

The cheeky creation "aims to combat what Carnival calls the 'End-of-Summer Scaries' — that bittersweet feeling when the season of sunshine and carefree moments winds down," according to a press release shared with PEOPLE.

PEOPLE tried a pint of the ice cream, and while we've never had the urge to consume the sunblock we're slathering on at the beach, it was surprisingly delicious.

Carnival Cruise Line x Van Leeuwen's limited-edition sunscreen-flavored ice cream.  Van Leeuwen

Upon the first spoonful, vanilla was the dominant flavor, but we then tasted notes of coconut followed by a distinctly salty kick.

While the sunscreen ice cream isn't currently available for the public to purchase, the two brands are asking fans to share their reactions to the offbeat product on social media to assess whether it generates enough buzz for a limited-time run.

This isn't the only news from Van Leeuwen this week.

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On Monday, Sept. 8, the creamery announced it was teaming up with Ed Sheeran on a music-inspired flavor.

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The "Perfect" singer's dessert, Play Pink ice cream, will be available beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 10 in honor of The Grammy winner's highly anticipated album Play, out Friday, Sept. 12.

The neon-hued treat is punch-flavored, swirled with dragonfruit and guava cake and is the "pinkest ice cream" the ice cream chain has ever made, according to a press release. The color and taste are intended to be a "playful nod to the aesthetic and spirit of the album."

Play Pink ice cream will be available at most New York City scoop shops for a limited time.

The brand, which is known for its unique flavors, has offered tribute to other musicians. Last summer, for example, Sabrina Carpenter created an ice cream inspired by her hit song "Espresso."