Michelin starred chef April Bloomfield recently teamed up with Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream to create a banoffee ice cream treat. Banoffee pie is a regular fixture on the menu at Bloomfield's restaurant and now fans of the sweet treat can enjoy a frozen version of the popular dessert.
Bloomfield's new banoffee ice cream combination is part of Morgenstern's 'Heavy Hitters Festival,' which features exclusive flavors designed by top chefs. Bloomfield's treat pays homage to her British heritage and her restaurant's famed banoffee pie. To mimic the sweet dessert, Morgenstern's combined banana ice cream with shortbread pieces, dulce de leche sauce, a hefty serving of whipped cream and a sprinkling of chocolate shavings. The end result is a frozen version of the classic English dessert.
Pie-Inspired Ice Creams
April Bloomfield's Banoffee Ice Cream is Made with Dulce De Leche
Trend Themes
1. Pie-inspired Ice Creams - The trend of creating ice cream flavors that mimic popular pies provides opportunities for cross-industry collaborations and innovative flavor combinations.
2. Heavy Hitters Festival - The rise of exclusive ice cream festivals featuring flavors designed by top chefs opens up opportunities for Michelin-starred chefs and artisanal ice cream makers to collaborate on unique limited-edition flavors.
3. Frozen Versions of Popular Desserts - There is an opportunity to create more frozen versions of classic desserts that are popular in certain regions or cultures, tapping into nostalgia and offering a new way to experience a beloved treat.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Restaurants and ice cream makers can collaborate to create unique flavors that bring together the best of both worlds and appeal to consumers seeking adventurous new tastes.
2. Hospitality - Hotels and restaurants can offer exclusive, limited-edition ice cream flavors designed by Michelin-starred chefs at ice cream festivals and events to attract foodie tourists and generate buzz on social media.
3. Retail - Companies can create frozen dessert products that tap into regional or cultural nostalgia to appeal to consumers looking for unique, authentic flavors that offer a new way to enjoy their favorite treats during different seasons.