# Donut-Topped Milkshakes The New Blueberry Donut Shake Combines Two Sweet Treats into One Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-donut-shake References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/04/cold-stone-debuts-new-blueberry-donut-shake-topped-with-a-donut.html) & [coldstonecreamery](https://www.coldstonecreamery.com/drinks/shakes/index.html) Cold Stone Creamery recently updated its menu to include the new Blueberry Donut Shake. Specially created for the spring season, the dessert combines the refreshing taste of a blueberry shake with the chewy texture of a fresh blueberry donut. The new Blueberry Donut Shake consists of a milkshake made from [sweet cream ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-ice-cream-flavors), milk, fresh blueberries and real blueberry donut bits. The decadent shake is then topped with whipped cream and a fresh blueberry donut. The hybrid dessert channels the spring season by delivering a burst of blueberry flavor. In addition to the new shake, the spring menu at Cold Stone Creamery also includes three new Creations loaded with fresh fruit flavors. There is also a special Strawberry Splendor cake for Mother's Day and a Tall, Dark & Delicious cake for Father's Day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fruit-infused Desserts:** Combining fresh fruits with classic desserts presents an opportunity for innovative and flavorful creations. - **Hybrid Desserts:** Creating desserts that combine different treats or flavors can captivate consumers and offer a unique eating experience. - **Seasonal Menus:** Introducing limited-time menu items that are tailored to specific seasons can attract customers and create excitement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ice Cream and Dessert Shops:** Ice cream and dessert shops can explore new ways to incorporate fresh fruits into their menu offerings and experiment with hybrid dessert creations. - **Bakery and Pastry:** Bakeries and pastry shops can embrace the trend of combining fruits with traditional desserts and develop new and exciting hybrid baked goods. - **Hospitality and Restaurants:** Restaurants and hotels can leverage seasonal menus to attract customers and create buzz by offering unique and innovative dessert options that highlight fresh fruit flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Donut-Topped Strawberry Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-milkshake.md) - [Donut-Topped Vanilla Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-kill-my-vibe-shake.md) - [QSR-Produced Milkshake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-7.md) - [Summertime Dessert Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-shake.md) - [Candy-Topped Ice Cream Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toploaded-shakes.md) - [Blueberry-Themed Ice Cream Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-blueberry-collection.md) - [Summery Mixed Berry Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-berry-glazed-doughnut.md) - [Seasonal Snickerdoodle Cookie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-classics-shakes.md) - [Chocolate Milkshake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-milkshake-cookie.md)