# Delicious Hybrid Desserts The Cone-oli Recipe Blends Ice Cream Cones and Cannoli By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cone-oli-recipe References: [theartofbeingperfect.blogspot](http://theartofbeingperfect.blogspot.com/2011/06/cute-cone-oli-recipe.html) Buttercream Bakery has yet again come up with a creative way to take a spin on a [traditional Italian dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-passport-to-italy-collection), the cannoli, with its 'Cone-oli' recipe. The Cone-oli recipe is very similar to that of a traditional cannoli recipe, but instead of using a deep-fried shell, the recipe uses an [ice cream sugar cone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchin-cookie-dipped-cone). The recipe is simple for this [ricotta-filled treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannoli-dip). The Buttercream Bakery owner said of her Cone-oli recipe that "The cone-oli filling is unbelievably delicious, heavenly even, but there is a lot of filling in each cone. A LOT of filling, even from me, a cannoli filling fanatic." The Cone-oli recipe is the perfect treat for a summer picnic with its unique substitution of the shell for an ice cream cone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Desserts:** The Cone-oli recipe blends traditional Italian cannoli with ice cream cones, showcasing the trend of creating unique combinations in the dessert industry. - **Alternative Shell:** The use of ice cream sugar cones as a substitute for deep-fried shells in the Cone-oli recipe highlights the trend of experimenting with alternative ingredients for traditional dishes. - **Summer Picnic Treats:** The Cone-oli recipe's suitability for summer picnics taps into the trend of creating portable and convenient desserts for outdoor activities. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** The Cone-oli recipe by Buttercream Bakery introduces a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for bakeries to attract customers with innovative and unique treats. - **Dessert:** The hybrid nature of the Cone-oli recipe opens up possibilities for the dessert industry to create new and exciting combinations that cater to diverse customer preferences. - **Food Packaging:** The use of ice cream cones as an alternative shell in the Cone-oli recipe presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the food packaging industry to customize and design packaging specifically for these hybrid desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie-Made Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-butter-cookie-cone.md) - [Ganache-Filled Dessert Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cones.md) - [Butter Cookie-Based Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-cookie-cones.md) - [Italian Pastry-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannoli-cookie.md) - [Gummy-Made Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojoz-gummicone.md) - [Delicious DIY Cannoli Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cannoli-kit.md) - [Fruit-Filled Sorbetto Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-filled-sorbetto-shells.md) - [Sweet Italian Dessert Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-cannoli-dip.md) - [Chocolate-Filled Mini Waffle Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langtins-coneys.md)