# Savory Herb Ice Creams Bon Appetit's Basil Ice Cream Boasts Buttermilk and Salt Ingredients By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-07-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basil-ice-cream References: [bonappetit](http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/mr-and-mrs-miscellaneous-basil-chip-ice-cream) Bon Appetit's basil lice cream recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional frozen treats. The savory dessert is made from a heavy cream and milk base and also features egg yolks, sugar and buttermilk ingredients. Once blended, the concoction is infused with a hint of [kosher salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-brown-butter-cookie-dazzler) -- added for flavoring -- along with basil leaves and bittersweet chocolate. As [savory desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quebec-blue-cheese-ice-cream) become more common among health-conscious foodies, gourmet chefs and food bloggers are experimenting with new ways to elevate traditional frozen treats. This basil ice cream recipe from Bon Appetit is creative and delicious, appealing to refined tastes while ensuring one's snacking habits don't result in unwanted calories -- often associated with store-bought frozen treats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Savory Ice Cream:** Savory ice creams are becoming more popular among foodies, opening up opportunities for innovative recipes and flavor combinations. - **Healthy Frozen Treats:** As consumers demand healthier dessert options, there is an opportunity for brands to create innovative, low-calorie frozen treats using unique ingredients and flavor profiles. - **Gourmet Desserts:** The trend towards gourmet, artisanal desserts presents an opportunity for chefs and dessert companies to create unique, high-end frozen treats that cater to refined palates. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend towards healthier, gourmet desserts by developing new and innovative frozen treat products. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can differentiate themselves by offering unique, savory frozen desserts that appeal to foodies and health-conscious consumers. - **Retail:** As consumers seek out healthier dessert options, there is an opportunity for retail brands to create and market low-calorie frozen treats that cater to this demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Veggie-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-you-crave.md) - [Vegetal Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-farmers-market-series.md) - [Savory Autumn Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-ice-cream.md) - [Farm-Fresh Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-spoon-creamery.md) - [Savory Mushroom Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-ice-cream.md) - [Unconventional Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ice-cream-project.md) - [Asian-Influenced Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabai-creamery.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-based-ice-cream.md) - [Pistachio Butter Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alecs-ice-cream-and-graza.md)