Pinkberry's holiday swirl comes topped with a whole gingerbread cookie, and it's been in stores since Oct. 26. It's also a non-tart flavor from the chain that calls itself "the original tart frozen yogurt brand."
Pinkberry's holiday flavor is Gingerbread Chai, and it comes with an actual gingerbread cookie on top.
Pinkberry announced the limited-time swirl on Monday, Oct. 26, and said it was available that day at participating stores nationwide. It runs through Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027. Sporked wrote it up Sunday, Nov. 8, so it isn't brand-new. It's had a two-week head start on you.
The build is simple: non-tart frozen yogurt topped with cinnamon powder, whipped cream and a gingerbread cookie. In Pinkberry's photos, the cookie is a gingerbread man coated in pink sugar. Very on brand.
"Gingerbread is a festive favorite during the holidays," said Sammy Robbins, director of marketing for Kahala Brands, Pinkberry's parent company. She said pairing it with spiced chai "puts a twist on classic holiday flavors."
What does Pinkberry's Gingerbread Chai taste like?
Pinkberry says the swirl mixes classic gingerbread with chai spices and the smell of "freshly baked gingerbread cookies." We haven't tried it yet, so we'll take their word on the aroma.
The non-tart part matters. Pinkberry built its name on tangy frozen yogurt, and the chain still calls itself "the original tart frozen yogurt brand." Gingerbread Chai skips the tang. Sporked said it "leans into the sweeter, creamier side of things."
You don't have to stick with the official toppings, either. Pinkberry lets you build your own cup from its topping bar, which includes fresh fruit cut in stores daily, granola, nuts and chocolates.
Sporked's Mikaela Hardiman also pointed out the obvious: a cold dessert in December is "a slightly strange choice for winter." Then she decided not to question it. Same.
How long is Pinkberry's Gingerbread Chai available?
Through Jan. 7, 2027, at participating Pinkberry stores in the U.S. By our math, that's a 74-day run from the Oct. 26 launch.
"Participating" means not every store has to carry it. Check with your local Pinkberry before you go, or use the "order now" link on Pinkberry.com to see your store's menu.
Pinkberry didn't list a price. Prices vary by store and by cup size.
Does Pinkberry have a holiday gift card deal?
Yes. Through Dec. 31, Pinkberry gives a $15 bonus eCard for every $50 in gift cards you buy on Pinkberry.com. That's a 30% bonus, by our math.
A few catches, from Pinkberry's fine print:
Online only: It works on Pinkberry.com, not on gift cards bought in the Pinkberry app.
Bonus expires: The $15 bonus eCards are good from Nov. 2, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027.
Bulk buyers: Orders of $500 or more get 25% off through Dec. 31.
Last year's holiday offer was the same $15-for-$50 deal.
What holiday flavors has Pinkberry had before?
Pinkberry has a type, and it's cookies. Here's what it rolled out for recent holiday seasons:
2021: Tiramisu came back from Oct. 22, 2021, through Jan. 6, 2022, topped with dark chocolate crisps, cocoa powder and whipped cream.
2022: Chocolate Chip Cookie arrived Oct. 28, 2022, with peppermint bark as a limited-time topping.
2024: Snickerdoodle Cookie launched Nov. 1, 2024, a non-tart swirl with cinnamon-dusted shortbread crumbles and chocolate chips.
2025: Two flavors landed Nov. 3, 2025: a Dubai Chocolate build with pistachio sauce and shredded phyllo, plus a Raspberry White Chocolate swirl that ran through Jan. 8, 2026.
Gingerbread Chai fits the pattern. It's basically a cookie, plus a cookie.
Has Pinkberry done movie tie-ins?
Several. Pinkberry likes a big-screen partner:
Barbie (2023): Barbie Land Berry Pink frozen yogurt for the Warner Bros. movie.
Despicable Me 4 (2024): Mega Minion Banana Pudding frozen yogurt for Illumination's sequel.
Supergirl (2026): Supergirl Galactic Lemonade frozen yogurt for the DC Studios movie in June.
Pinkberry also partnered with Warner Bros. on "Practical Magic 2" treats in August.
Where else can you find gingerbread treats this season?
Pretty much everywhere. Disney World has a [Toy Story gingerbread popcorn bucket](https://news.piratesandprincesses.net/p/disney-worlds-toy-story-gingerbread) for $31.99, and Oreo brought out [Gingerbread Cakesters](https://news.piratesandprincesses.net/p/oreo-gingerbread-cakesters-are-here) for a limited time. Mickey and Minnie even got [gingerbread cookie plush](https://news.piratesandprincesses.net/p/mickey-and-minnie-gingerbread-cookie) at Disney Store.
Pinkberry started in Los Angeles in 2005. It's now owned by Kahala Brands of Scottsdale, Arizona, whose portfolio has about 30 quick-service brands.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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Hat Tips:
Pinkberry (Oct. 26, 2026), the Gingerbread Chai build, dates, availability and Sammy Robbins quotes
Sporked (Nov. 8, 2026), the tip and the taste description
Pinkberry.com (Nov. 8, 2026), the holiday gift card offer and fine print
Pinkberry (Oct. 22, 2021; Oct. 28, 2022; Nov. 1, 2024; and Nov. 3, 2025), past holiday flavors and last year's gift card offer
Pinkberry (June 23, 2023; June 7, 2024; June 1, 2026; and Aug. 24, 2026), the movie tie-ins
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