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Boxed Sundae Bowls

This Unique State Fair Food is Served in a Cracker Jack Box

— September 7, 2016 — Lifestyle
One of the most unique fair foods to be served at the 2016 Minnesota State Fair is the 'Cracker Jack Caramel Sundae' from Goertze’s Dairy Kone. Rather than simply using the caramel-coated popcorn and nut snack as a topping, the entire fair food dessert was served in a Cracker Jack box, which puts a clever spin on the "prize inside" theme.

The dessert itself is made with a base of Goertze’s classic vanilla soft serve 'Ice Kreme,' which is dressed in caramel sauce, candy-coated chocolates, hot fudge and whipped cream.

While there are many fair foods that specifically put an emphasis on unusual ingredient combinations, this is one of few fair food creations that considers packaging and presentation as an essential part of the eating experience.
Trend Themes
1. Novel Fair Food Presentations - Creating unique and eye-catching packaging and presentation for fair food desserts can enhance the eating experience and attract customers.
2. Creative Use of Familiar Branding - Integrating familiar brands like Cracker Jack into fair food desserts can evoke nostalgia and generate interest.
3. Innovative Fair Food Combinations - Exploring unusual ingredient combinations in fair food desserts can create a memorable and adventurous culinary experience.
Industry Implications
1. Event and Food Festivals - Food festivals and events can embrace unique fair food presentations to enhance customer experience and differentiate themselves.
2. Ice Cream Shops - Ice cream shops can experiment with novel packaging and ingredient combinations to create exciting and Instagrammable desserts.
3. Confectionery Brands - Confectionery brands can collaborate with fair food vendors to create limited edition desserts that feature their beloved snacks.
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