# Cool Creamy Cinema Snacks Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream Delivers the Flavor of the Theatre By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttered-popcorn-ice-cream References: [clockworklemon](http://www.clockworklemon.com/2011/06/buttered-popcorn-ice-cream.html) Enjoy the taste of the [classic cinema snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a24-movie-chocolate) in a cool, creamy format with a heaping helping of this Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream. Churned by the baking blogger Stephanie from the quirky blog Clockwork Lemon, this buttery treat packs the same amount of flavor as an overpriced theater indulgence. You can even get a little of that signature crunch in on the action by scattering a few [popped kernels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-nuts-partially-popped) over the sweet frozen custard. Forget about the emergency dental floss that a [bag of popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavorful-party-snacks-imperials-snacking-popcorn-is-a-fun-snack-for-festiv) usually calls for; you won't get anything stuck in your teeth with this stunner by your side. People sporting braces, rejoice! Your mouth full of metal will have no qualms with devouring this rich and creamy dessert. Lush, buttery and salty-sweet, this freshly churned snack delivers a dizzying taste of the cinema. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 26% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream:** Creating unique ice cream flavors inspired by popular snacks, offering a novel and indulgent dessert experience. - **Cinema-inspired Frozen Treats:** Developing ice cream flavors that capture the essence of classic cinema snacks, tapping into nostalgia and creating a new market. - **Combining Sweet and Salty Flavors:** Experimenting with flavor combinations that blend sweetness and saltiness, capitalizing on the growing trend of contrasting taste profiles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Ice Cream Industry:** Expanding the ice cream market with innovative flavors and products, catering to consumers looking for unique and indulgent treats. - **Snack Food Industry:** Exploring new product opportunities by creating snack-inspired frozen treats, targeting consumers who enjoy the nostalgic flavors of popular cinema snacks. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Creating a range of products that blend sweet and salty flavor profiles, catering to consumers' desire for contrasting taste experiences in their food and drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterkist-crunchy-cookies-cream.md) - [Popcorn-Flavored Frozen Yogurt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-froyo.md) - [Nostalgic Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-secret-readytoeat-popcorn.md) - [Chocolate Mint Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-mint-popcorn.md) - [Caramel Popcorn Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-popcorn-ice-cream.md) - [Candy-Covered Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-popcorn.md) - [Dessert-Flavored Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartfood-chocolate-caramel.md) - [Cinnamon Bun-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-drizzled-kettle-corn.md) - [DIY Snacking Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popping-kernels.md)