# Frozen Holiday Desserts The Cold Stone Creamery Carmel Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream is Indulgent By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-chocolate-cheesecake References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2017/11/24/cold-stone-creamery-introduces-new-caramel-chocolate-cheesecake-ice-cream-2017-holiday-season/) & [coldstonecreamery](http://www.coldstonecreamery.com) The [Cold Stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-batter-ice-cream) Creamery Carmel Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream has been announced by the brand as the latest creation for the 2017 holiday season in addition to a series of other indulgent dessert options. The ice cream can be purchased in the [Gooey Chocolate Cheesecake Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-raspberry-cheesecake) format, which is packed with [fudge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-truffle-ice-cream), Oreo cookies, graham cracker pie crust and whipped topping. The ice cream flavor can also be ordered in cake format, which makes it a simple dessert to serve during the holidays as something different from the fare that's traditionally served. The Cold Stone Creamery Carmel Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream will be available only at participating locations until January 9, 2018 along with the Dark Chocolate Peppermint option to suit different preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Indulgent Dessert Creations:** Create unique and indulgent dessert creations that go beyond traditional holiday fare. - **Limited Edition Holiday Flavors:** Offer limited edition holiday flavors to cater to customers' seasonal preferences and create excitement. - **Alternative Dessert Formats:** Explore different formats like ice cream cakes to provide customers with variety and convenience in their dessert choices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dessert Retail:** Innovate in the dessert retail industry by offering unique flavors and formats to capture consumer interest. - **Food and Beverage:** Develop new and enticing dessert options in the food and beverage industry to differentiate from competitors and appeal to holiday shoppers. - **Hospitality:** Create exclusive holiday dessert offerings in the hospitality industry to enhance guest experiences and drive customer loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Dessert Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-holiday.md) - [Festive Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frozen-desserts.md) - [Indulgent Frozen Holiday Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wonderful-creations.md) - [Indulgent Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-ultimate-summer-menu.md) - [Caramel Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-ice-cream.md) - [Seasonal Cake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-batter-ice-cream.md) - [Autumnal Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-sugar-cookie-dough-sensation.md) - [Celebratory Cookie-Packed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-oreo.md) - [Limited-Time Holiday Dessert Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-dessert-item.md)