# Churro-Flavored Ice Creams Carvel is Introducing Churro Ice Cream Treats and Churro Crunchies By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-ice-cream-treats References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tastes-like-summer-carvel-introduces-new-churro-flavored-ice-cream-and-churro-crunchies-for-a-limited-time-301328970.html) & [Carvel](http://Carvel.com/locations) Perfectly timed for National Ice Cream Day, [Carvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softserve-treats) is introducing all-new Churro Ice Cream treats that enhance the creamy and indulgent nature of the soft ice cream with extra sweetness from cinnamon and sugar. This nostalgic flavor has the potential to make people feel nostalgic for a variety of summer experiences, including visiting the state fair, carnival or walking along the boardwalk. At a time when people may not be able or eager to return to the summer activities they once enjoyed, this flavor provides a sense of escape. With the introduction of its Churro Ice Cream treats, Carvel Ice Cream is also launching its [first-ever new Crunchies flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchie-munchie-monster-cake). Churro Crunchies are "crispy vanilla crunch coated in a sweet vanilla bonnet shell with the cinnamon and sugar flavors of a Churro." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Churro-flavored Treats:** The introduction of churro-flavored ice cream treats and crunchies has the potential to disrupt the traditional ice cream flavors and provide consumers with a unique and indulgent flavor experience. - **Nostalgia-driven Flavors:** Nostalgia-driven flavors, such as churro, have the potential to transport consumers to happy memories and experiences, particularly during a time where people may not be able to partake in their usual summer activities. - **Innovative Confections:** Innovative confections, such as Carvel's Churro Crunchies, offer a unique texture and flavor profile, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity in the snack industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ice Cream:** The ice cream industry can capitalize on the trend of introducing nostalgic and unique flavors to keep consumers engaged and interested in new flavor offerings. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the potential of introducing nostalgia-driven flavors and innovative confections to disrupt the snack industry and appeal to consumers' desire for unique and indulgent experiences. - **Retail:** Retailers can introduce churro-flavored snacks and treats to their product offerings, capitalizing on the popularity of unique and indulgent flavors and providing consumers with a sense of escapism through nostalgic flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crunchy Churro Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-churro-crunch-ice-cream.md) - [Sweet Churro-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-dulce-de-leche-ice-cream.md) - [Churro-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulce-de-leche-ice-cream.md) - [Textural Churro-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-churray-for-churros.md) - [Crunchy Strawberry-Flavored Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-strawberry-crunchies.md) - [Carnival Season Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-carnival-of-flavor.md) - [Seasonal Candy-Infused Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softserve-treats.md) - [Hybrid Brownie Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brookie-ice-cream.md) - [Revived Soft Serve Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-flavor.md)