Cronut creator Dominique Ansel introduced another never-before-done breakfast meal at New York’s Taste of the Nation fundraiser last night called the 'Waffogato.' The meal is a waffle innovation inspired by the classic Italian dessert of ice cream topped with espresso.
'Waffogato' is a waffle-espresso hybrid, but boasts much more than just those two flavors; Tahitian vanilla ice cream is set inside the crispy waffle mold and warm maple-syrup-spiked espresso is poured over it. It's then topped with sea salt and pearl sugar.
The ice-cream-infused waffle slowly melts into the hot espresso as you eat it, which makes for a delicious drink to wash down the final bites of your waffle with. Little tapioca pearls laid in the vanilla ice-cream also float up once the ice cream starts to melt to add extra textures and tastes.
Waffle-Infused Espresso
Dominique Ansel's Waffagato is a Mix of Waffles, Ice-Cream and Espresso
Trend Themes
1. Waffle-infused Espresso - The combination of waffles, ice-cream, and espresso offers opportunities for creating innovative dessert and breakfast items.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Restaurants and cafes can capitalize on the trend by incorporating waffle-infused espresso into their menus.
2. Dessert - The dessert industry can explore new creations by incorporating waffles, ice-cream, and espresso in unique ways.
3. Event Catering - Catering businesses can offer the Waffogato as a unique and indulgent dessert option for events.