# Blue Cheese Ice Creams This Salt & Straw Flavor Melds the Taste of Cheese and Ice Cream By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-and-ice-cream References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2017/05/152512/salt-and-straw-ice-cream-shops-unique-flavors?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) & [saltandstraw](http://saltandstraw.com/flavor/pear-blue-cheese/) One of the most unique ice cream flavors that's served by [Salt & Straw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-mac-cheese) in Portland is a frozen dessert variety that blends the taste of a distinctive cheese and ice cream. The 'Pear & [Blue Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blus-berry-cheesecake)' incorporates crumbles of blue cheese from [Rogue Creamery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cheese-ale) with sweet pears sourced from the state of Oregon. Across the dairy industry, it is becoming more common to see crossovers that include more than one dairy product in a single package, such as single-serve pots that contain both cheese and yogurt as a richly textured snack. Some of the other unconventional ice cream flavors that are produced by Salt & Straw include the Green Apple & Wasabi Flowers Sorbet and Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 66% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dairy Crossover Flavors:** Combining dairy products in innovative flavor combinations creates opportunities for unique market positioning. - **Unconventional Ice Cream Flavors:** Exploring unexpected flavor combinations in ice cream can lead to new and exciting culinary experiences. - **Regional Ingredient Sourcing:** Using locally-sourced ingredients, like the Oregon pears in Salt & Straw's Pear & Blue Cheese ice cream, appeals to consumers' desire for freshness and sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Dairy Industry:** Dairy producers can innovate by experimenting with flavor combinations and developing new products that incorporate multiple dairy products into one package. - **Ice Cream Industry:** Ice cream manufacturers can differentiate themselves by creating unique and unexpected flavors that appeal to adventurous consumers. - **Regional Food Industry:** Producers of specialty ingredients, like Rogue Creamery's blue cheese, can team up with food manufacturers to create unique and locally-inspired flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue Cheese Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quebec-blue-cheese-ice-cream.md) - [Smoky Macaroni Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-mac-cheese.md) - [Four-Cheese Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quattro-formaggi-ice-cream.md) - [Assorted Blue Cheese Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cheese-salad-blend.md) - [Blue Cheese Craft Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cheese-ale.md) - [Burger-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-ice-cream.md) - [Distinctive Creamy Blue Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogue-river-blue-cheese.md) - [Cheeseboard-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-brie-my-guest.md) - [Unconventional Ice Cream Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-ice-cream.md)