# Fig Popsicle Recipes The Summery Fig and Ricotta Cheesecake Popsicle is an Acquired Taste By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-popsicle References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/08/currently-crushing-on-aug-8-2015/) & [ladyandpups](http://ladyandpups.com/2015/07/29/figs-and-ricotta-cheesecake-popsicle/) You might have heard of a cheesecake popsicle before, but this combination of ingredients and flavors is surely something new. Created by Lady and Pups, the recipe for Figs and Ricotta Cheesecake Popsicles are a more grown up take on a classic ice pop. Perfect for cooling down with this summer, the [creamy frozen treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frollies) incorporates whole fruit. To make your own cheesecake popsicle batch, you will need [whole milk ricotta cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannoli-dip), sweetened condensed milk, good quality honey, sea salt, fully ripened figs, half and half or heavy cream. If you just aren't a fan of figs, you can also substitute them for any other fruit you would prefer. This includes peaches, mangos, summer berries or lychees. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Grown-up Popsicle Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating unique and sophisticated popsicle flavors for adults. - **Creative Fruit Incorporation:** The trend of incorporating whole fruit into frozen treats opens up opportunities for creative flavor combinations and healthier options. - **Alternative Fruit Substitutions:** There is a market for popsicle recipes that offer a variety of fruit options, allowing customization for personal taste preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation can be explored in the food and beverage industry by experimenting with unique flavors and ingredients in popsicle recipes. - **Frozen Desserts:** The frozen dessert industry can incorporate trends in grown-up popsicle recipes to cater to adult consumers looking for sophisticated and indulgent treats. - **Healthy Snacks:** Health-focused brands can capitalize on the trend of creative fruit incorporation in popsicles to offer nutritious and refreshing options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Fudge Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-fudge-pops.md) - [Caramelized Fig Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramelized-fig.md) - [Three-in-One Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodpop-neapolitan-pops.md) - [Creamsicle-Flavored Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-cream-cheese.md) - [Frozen Wine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles.md) - [Frozen Granola-Infused Yogurt Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-top-frozen-yogurt-pops.md) - [Tangy Tzatziki Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tzatziki-cheesecake.md) - [Smoothie-Style Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-foods-smoothie-pops.md) - [Shelf-Stable Fruit Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezee-freezee.md)