This summer, one of the newest flavors from McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams adds interest to classic honey ice creams with a variety that takes inspiration from sweet and salty cornbread cookies. The limited release Honey & Cornbread Cookies ice cream flavor is made with Central Coast wildflower honey sourced from San Marco Farms in Santa Barbara and chunks of house-made cornbread cookies, offering a fresh new take on a familiar treat—thanks to this unique combination, some even say that the dessert reminds of "eating cornbread with honey butter."
According to McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, the unique flavors of its Honey & Cornbread Cookies ice cream pairs well with other varieties like Banana & Salted Caramel, Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Cookies & Cream.
Cornbread-Honey Ice Creams
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams' Dessert Takes Cues from Cornbread Cookies
Trend Themes
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3. Novel Dessert Experiences - By incorporating familiar flavors in a new format, like cornbread cookies in ice cream, brands can create innovative dessert options that surprise and delight customers.
Industry Implications
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