# Bacon Ice Cream Bob Blumer's Smokey Frozen Dessert Concoction By lauren festa | Published 2009-12-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-ice-cream References: [thestar](http://www.thestar.com/living/recipes/article/743118) & [foodnetwork](http://www.foodnetwork.ca/) What’s better than a pig in mud? A pig in ice cream! At least, that’s what Bob Blumer thinks. His tasty creation of bacon ice cream is a mix of sweet and salty, a tantalizing combination for the taste buds. You can watch Bob Blumer as he stars on Glutton for Punishment, airing on Food Network Canada. Blumer also has a recipe for Pig Candy - brittle with [bits of bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-bacon-bites). Top the wacky bacon ice cream sundae with a crumbling of pig candy and [maple syrup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuii-peanut-butter-canadian-maple-syrup), and you’ve got a truly Canadian ice cream delight! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sweet-savory Combinations:** Exploring the fusion of sweet and savory flavors presents an opportunity for innovative dessert creations. - **Unconventional Ice Cream Flavors:** Introducing unique ice cream flavors, such as bacon, can attract adventurous consumers looking for new taste experiences. - **Gourmet Ice Cream Sundaes:** Elevating traditional ice cream sundaes with premium ingredients like pig candy and maple syrup offers a chance to tap into the luxury dessert market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can create innovative products by experimenting with unconventional flavor combinations. - **Dessert and Frozen Treats:** The dessert and frozen treats industry can attract adventurous food enthusiasts by expanding their product range to include unique flavors like bacon ice cream. - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Restaurants and food service establishments can create an upscale dessert experience by offering gourmet ice cream sundaes featuring premium toppings and flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbonara-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bella-italia.md) - [Burger-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-ice-cream.md) - [Smoky Macaroni Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-mac-cheese.md) - [Bacon-Garnished Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutella-bacon.md) - [Pulled Pork Parfaits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulled-pork-sundae.md) - [Pancake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-soaked-pancakes-ice-cream.md) - [Brunch-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-1.md) - [Savory Bacon-Infused Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-peanut-butter-bacon-shake.md) - [Savory BBQ Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-sundae.md)