# Layered Bean Desserts This Haagen-Dazs Japan Ice Cream is Filled with Adzuki Red Beans By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-dessert References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/06/24/new-haagen-dazs-ice-cream-salty-vanilla-and-caramel-and-japonais-black-syrup-kinako-red-bean/) & [haagen-dazs.co.jp](http://www.haagen-dazs.co.jp/) One of the newest additions to Häagen-Dazs Japan's limited-edition 'Japonais' ice cream collection is a 'Black Syrup Kinako Adzuki' flavor that takes inspiration from traditional Japanese bean desserts. Rather than just offering a one-note flavor, the ice cream boasts four layers, colors and plenty of textures. The topmost layer consists of a dark brown sauce that's made from toasted soybean flour, which sits atop vanilla ice cream. Further down, there is a section of [whole red adzuki red beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-thick-dorayaki-burger), as well as a base of brown sugar syrup sorbet. The [limited-edition Japonais range from Häagen-Dazs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-haagen-dazs-products) is exclusively sold through 7-Eleven locations across Japan. In Japan, Häagen-Dazs has previously experimented with a number of offbeat ice cream flavors like tomato, carrot, sweet potato and pumpkin that play up savory elements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Layered Desserts:** Opportunity for creating innovative, multi-textured desserts with diverse flavors. - **Japanese-inspired Ice Cream:** Potential to explore traditional Japanese flavors and ingredients in ice cream products. - **Exotic Ice Cream Flavors:** Market demand for unique and unconventional ice cream flavors for a memorable sensory experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dessert Industry:** Innovation opportunities for dessert manufacturers to develop layered and textured bean desserts. - **Ice Cream Industry:** Opportunity to create Japanese-inspired ice cream flavors and tap into the growing demand for unique options. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Potential to cater to adventurous consumers seeking out-of-the-ordinary ice cream flavors and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Sweetened Soybean Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-cups-30th-anniversary.md) - [Asian-Inspired Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kessho-gelato.md) - [Ice Cream-Filled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukubukuro-lucky-bag.md) - [Rice-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rice-creamery.md) - [Asian-Influenced Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabai-creamery.md) - [Decadent Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagen-dazs-oat-milk.md) - [Legume-Based Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-kitchen-ice-cream.md) - [Dipping-Friendly Ice Cream Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-fondue-pizza.md)