# Spicy Cheese-Flavored Ice Cream Lotte Drops the Unique Chal-tteok Spicy Cheese Tteokbokki Dessert By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaltteok-spicy-cheese References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/lotte-korean-spicy-cheese-rice-cake-tteokbokki-sticky-chal-tteok-ice-cream-info) [Lotte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kourakuen) Confectionery continues to push boundaries when it comes to ice cream and the latest flavor does not disappoint -- the Chal-tteok Spicy Cheese [Tteokbokki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sindangdong-tteokbokki) flavor invites the adventurous and curious to try. Tteokbokki is a Korean spicy rice cake and it is transformed into an ice cream. Normally, the dish is often enjoyed with boiled eggs, scallions, and fish cakes. The Chal-tteok Spicy Cheese Tteokbokki flavor evokes the spicy flavors with a jalapeño flavored orange glutinous rice flour wrapper. This is paired with some [cheddar cheese ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quebec-blue-cheese-ice-cream) that is packed with spicy chips for the gochujang flavor and cookie crumbs. It is said to have the sticky texture of the rice cake and has a harmonious palette. Image Credit: Lotte Confectionery ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Savory Ice Cream Flavors:** There is an opportunity for ice cream companies to create more innovative savory ice cream flavors. - **Crossover Desserts:** There is an opportunity for food companies to experiment with combining different cultural flavors and dessert types. - **Innovative Ingredients Pairing:** There is an opportunity for food companies to experiment with unconventional ingredient pairing to create unique taste experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Ice Cream Industry:** Ice cream companies can create more innovative and diverse flavors to cater to different taste preferences. - **Food Industry:** Food companies can experiment with combining different cultural flavors and food types to create unique tasting experiences and attract new customers. - **Confectionery Industry:** Confectionery companies can experiment with unconventional ingredient pairing to create unique and memorable sweet treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Rice Cake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sindangdong-tteokbokki.md) - [Spicy Pepper Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafehto.md) - [Spicy Korean Rice Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tteok-bok-ki.md) - [Hot Sauce-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lia-lupita-and-double-rainbow.md) - [Chili Crisp Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-cream-collection.md) - [Burger-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-ice-cream.md) - [Spicy Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-ice-cream.md) - [Smoky Macaroni Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-mac-cheese.md) - [Korean Cuisine-Inspired Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffles-koreanstyle-sweet-spicy-chili.md)