The Spicy Milk Sundae recipe from Whole Foods Market offers a different experience of classic vanilla ice cream when piled with sweet, salty, spicy and crunchy toppings. The recipe calls for in-demand ingredients like Momofuku Chili Crunch, 365 by Whole Foods Market Maraschino Jarred Cherries, as well as chopped salted cashews, toasted coconut pieces and dried ramen noodles. The texture-rich frozen dessert recipe uplevels the average bowl of vanilla ice cream topped with a cherry and it inspires foodies to play with all sorts of new ingredients they might not otherwise think of.
The Spicy Milk Sundae, created by Matt Kirkpatrick of the Whole Foods Market Culinary Team, aligns with the popularity of spicy summer condiments. As Kirkpatrick said, "Chili crunch is all the rage right now, and this recipe was inspired by that."
Spicy Chili Sundaes
Whole Foods Market's Spicy Milk Sundae Recipe Features Dry Ramen Noodles
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Sundaes - The newfound trend of combining spicy and sweet flavors in desserts can be an opportunity for food companies to create unique and innovative frozen treats.
2. Texture-rich Desserts - The trend of adding crunchy and delightful textures to traditional desserts can be an opportunity for companies to develop new products that offer a sensory experience to consumers.
3. Unconventional Toppings - The trend of using non-traditional toppings like ramen noodles and toasted coconut pieces can be an opportunity for businesses to create innovative and unexpected dishes that cater to adventurous consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food Retail - Food retailers can offer unique toppings, spreads and flavors to tap into the trend of spicy and texture-rich desserts, giving customers new and exciting options to choose from.
2. Ice Cream - Ice cream brands can experiment with non-traditional toppings and ingredients to create innovative and trendy flavors that offer a different experience of classic vanilla ice cream.
3. Condiments - Condiment companies can develop unique and flavorful spreads, dips and sauces that combine spicy and sweet flavors, catering to the growing demand for condiments that offer new taste sensations to consumers.