# Pie-Inspired Ice Creams April Bloomfield's Banoffee Ice Cream is Made with Dulce De Leche By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banoffee-ice-cream References: [dnainfo](https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20160728/lower-east-side/morgensterns-finest-ice-cream-launches-new-heavy-hitters-flavor-series) & [static1.squarespace](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5314b53ae4b0aeaef77036b7/t/57b1f15720099e93456d34e7/1471279451234/Heavy%20Hitters%20%20FINAL%203) Michelin starred chef April Bloomfield recently teamed up with [Morgenstern's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/420-ice-cream) Finest Ice Cream to create a banoffee ice cream treat. Banoffee pie is a regular fixture on the menu at Bloomfield's restaurant and now fans of the sweet treat can enjoy a frozen version of the popular dessert. Bloomfield's new banoffee ice cream combination is part of Morgenstern's 'Heavy Hitters Festival,' which features exclusive flavors designed by [top chefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottolenghi-ice-cream). Bloomfield's treat pays homage to her British heritage and her restaurant's famed banoffee pie. To mimic the sweet dessert, Morgenstern's combined banana ice cream with shortbread pieces, dulce de leche sauce, a hefty serving of whipped cream and a sprinkling of chocolate shavings. The end result is a frozen version of the classic English dessert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Pie-inspired Ice Creams:** The trend of creating ice cream flavors that mimic popular pies provides opportunities for cross-industry collaborations and innovative flavor combinations. - **Heavy Hitters Festival:** The rise of exclusive ice cream festivals featuring flavors designed by top chefs opens up opportunities for Michelin-starred chefs and artisanal ice cream makers to collaborate on unique limited-edition flavors. - **Frozen Versions of Popular Desserts:** There is an opportunity to create more frozen versions of classic desserts that are popular in certain regions or cultures, tapping into nostalgia and offering a new way to experience a beloved treat. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and ice cream makers can collaborate to create unique flavors that bring together the best of both worlds and appeal to consumers seeking adventurous new tastes. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can offer exclusive, limited-edition ice cream flavors designed by Michelin-starred chefs at ice cream festivals and events to attract foodie tourists and generate buzz on social media. - **Retail:** Companies can create frozen dessert products that tap into regional or cultural nostalgia to appeal to consumers looking for unique, authentic flavors that offer a new way to enjoy their favorite treats during different seasons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-pie-series.md) - [Rich Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-kipling-caramel-tart.md) - [Afternoon Tea-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-ice-cream-flavors.md) - [French Toast Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenis-breakfast-day-collection.md) - [Nutty Caramel Banana Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-caramel-pecan.md) - [CPG-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ice-cream-project-anya-hindmarch.md) - [Fruit-Forward Pudding Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jello-banana-cream-pudding-ice-cream.md) - [Classic Dessert-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-topped1.md) - [Featured Ice Cream Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toffee-chocolate-chunk.md)