# Thai Peanut Ice Creams This Frozen Dessert from Jeni's Boasts a Unique Asian Ice Cream Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-01-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-ice-cream References: [shop.jenis](https://shop.jenis.com/ice-creams/bangkok-peanut-pint/) & [us8mpaign-archive2](http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=10395cdc332ab9a8c0ed18fb3&id=9fe9fba129&e=ba455dba2d) 'Bangkok Peanut Pint' is the name of a new frozen dessert product from [Jeni's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tahini-oat-chocolate-cookies) [Splendid Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-bars) that channels an unusual Asian ice cream flavor. The ice cream product is made with a combination of innovative ingredients, including roasted peanut butter, wildflower honey ice cream, toasted coconut and for even more interest and a hint of spice, piquant cayenne. In all, the dessert is described as "Sweet and savory, with a pleasant heat on the finish." Alongside its Bangkok Peanut Pint, some of the other new creations from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams include other [globally inspired flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetlato) such as Roxbury Road, and Queen City Cayenne. In the past, Jeni's also took inspiration from the flavors of Thailand for its unique Thai Curry Pumpkin Ice Cream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Global Flavor-inspired Desserts:** Opportunity to create innovative desserts that incorporate unique flavors from around the world. - **Savory-sweet Fusion Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing desserts that combine sweet and savory flavors for a unique taste experience. - **Spicy Dessert Variations:** Opportunity to explore adding spicy elements to traditional desserts to create a contrasting and exciting flavor profile. ### Where This Applies - **Ice Cream Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore creating globally-inspired ice cream flavors to cater to a diverse consumer base. - **Gourmet Dessert Retail:** Retailers can offer unique and adventurous dessert options to attract customers seeking new flavor experiences. - **Foodservice and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can experiment with incorporating savory and spicy elements into their dessert menus to surprise and delight guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chili Crisp Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-cream-collection.md) - [Persian-Inspired Ice Cream Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenis-x-the-hundreds.md) - [Korean Pandan Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-sugar-coconut-crunch.md) - [Tahini-Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tahini-oat-chocolate-cookies.md) - [Pandan Jelly Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandan-playground.md) - [Asian-Flavored Ice Cream Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asianflavored-ice-cream.md) - [Soy Sauce Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-tree-soy-sauce-ice-cream.md) - [Extravagant Holiday Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creams-for-the-holidays.md) - [CPG-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ice-cream-project-anya-hindmarch.md)