# Avocado Toast Ice Cream Sandwiches Dominique Ansel Reimagined a Breakfast Staple as a Dessert By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-11-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-toast-ice-cream-sandwich References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-5059109/Dominique-Ansel-s-Avocado-Toast-Ice-Cream-Sandwich.html) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BbKY7s_H_BJ/?hl=en&taken-by=dominiqueansel) Over the last few years, avocado toast has become a popular, healthy and photogenic savory snack, but it is now being reimagined by the creator of the Cronut—pastry chef Dominique Ansel—with the introduction of the Avocado Toast Ice Cream Sandwich. The Avocado Toast Ice Cream Sandwich was created as a treat specifically for the [Dominique Ansel Bakery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cronut) in Los Angeles and it is the only place the exclusive indulgence can be found. The reimagined avocado toast creation features a shortbread cookie at its base that is topped with avocado olive oil ice cream, ricotta mascarpone ice cream, plus dragon fruit, freeze-dried berries, sea salt and olive oil. As a whole, the [open-face ice cream sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-ice-cream-sandwiches) retains the look of the original item that inspired its creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 40% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reimagined Desserts:** Examine different edible combinations of traditional savory dishes and ingredients to create new and exclusive dessert menu. - **Gourmet Ice Cream:** Experiment with eccentric and unusual ice cream flavors and textures to stand out and attract food enthusiasts. - **Innovative Baked Good Combinations:** Create hybrid pastry items by blending ingredients from multiple baked goods to offer a unique experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Explore fusion recipes, ingredients, flavors, and techniques to create new and exclusive culinary experiences. - **Restaurants and Cafes:** Introduce innovative menus offerings to attract customers and stand out from competitors, generating buzz and impression through social media. - **Dessert and Pastry Shops:** Experiment with unusual flavors, textures, and ingredients to develop new dessert creations that cater to the temptations and intrigue of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avocado-Topped Sourdough Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-avocado-toast.md) - [Dessert-Centric Temaki Sushis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-ice-cream-temakis.md) - [Avocado Gelato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelachos.md) - [Everything Bagel-Seasoned Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-avocado-toast.md) - [Avocado Toast Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-toast-crackers.md) - [Breadless Avocado Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avowich.md) - [Made-to-Order Elevated Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-creations.md) - [Avocado Toast QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-menu-items.md) - [Egg Mousse Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggcado-breakfast-sandwich.md)