# Cheesy Blackberry Ice Creams Ben & Jerry’s New Berry Sweet Mascarpone Features Cookie Pieces By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-03-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-sweet-mascarpone References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a31962825/ben-and-jerrys-berry-sweet-mascarpone-ice-cream/) With its new Berry Sweet Mascarpone ice cream, [Ben & Jerry’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes1) proves that cheese can take a classic dessert to the next level. Berry Sweet Mascarpone is the latest ice cream flavor from Ben & Jerry’s. The star ingredient of the new pint is mascarpone, which is a [sweet Italian cream cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quebec-blue-cheese-ice-cream). The fruity blackberry and mascarpone ice cream base is then mixed with real shortbread cookie pieces and fudge-covered almonds for added crunch and a slightly savory element. If you're looking to get your hands on this creamy new pint, keep in mind that Ben & Jerry’s Berry Sweet Mascarpone is a [Whole Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-ice-cream-bars)-exclusive product and will be rolling out at participating locations in the coming weeks. Image Credit: *Ben & Jerry's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Cheese-infused Desserts:** Expanding the use of cheese in desserts can create unique and unexpected flavor combinations. - **Innovative Ice Cream Flavors:** Experimenting with non-traditional ingredients in ice cream can attract new customers and differentiate from competitors. - **Exclusive Product Partnerships:** Partnering with specific retailers can create a sense of exclusivity and generate excitement among consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** There are opportunities for food and beverage companies to explore innovative flavors and ingredients. - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage exclusive product partnerships to drive foot traffic and increase sales. - **Dessert and Snack Manufacturers:** Dessert and snack manufacturers can expand their product portfolios by incorporating cheese into their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolatey Strawberry Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-covered-strawberry-ice-cream.md) - [Cheesecake-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blus-berry-cheesecake.md) - [Chocolaty Pie-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-mousse-pie.md) - [Classic Dessert-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-topped1.md) - [Crumbly Cherry Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-cherry-crumble.md) - [Crowd-Pleasing Non-Dairy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheezecake.md) - [Fudgy Pretzel Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impretzively-fudged.md) - [Nostalgic Bakery-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakery-ice-creams.md) - [Super-Premium Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-ice-cream-bars.md)