# Frozen Confection Hybrids This Cotton Candy Ice Cream Cone Blends the Best of Both Worlds By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-10-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-ice-cream References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/news/spectacular-cotton-candy-ice-cream-cone-is-actually-encased-in-smoked-cotton-candy/) & [oddfellowsnyc](http://www.oddfellowsnyc.com/) This cotton candy ice cream is not your run-of-the-mill dessert and is instead encased with a layer of smoked cotton candy, making it as fun to consume as it is to look at. Created by Williamsburg, New York's OddFellows Ice Cream Co., this cotton candy ice cream is nothing short of amazing. The dessert is not only a marriage of frozen flavor and fluffy cotton candy but is also infused with [s'mores ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-2), a concoction made using smoked marshmallow treats. Overall, this indulgent dessert is a hybrid of one's favorite [carnival and campfire confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-carnival-of-flavor). It's sweet and rich flavor is sure to appeal to the ice cream lover with a serious sweet tooth or the daring foodie with an appreciation for extreme flavor combinations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Frozen Confection Hybrids:** The trend of combining different frozen desserts and flavors is creating unique and exciting culinary experiences. - **Smoked Flavors:** The use of smoked ingredients, like smoked marshmallows, is adding depth and complexity to frozen confections. - **Playful Dessert Presentation:** Innovative and visually stunning dessert presentations, like encasing ice cream with smoked cotton candy, are becoming increasingly popular. ### Who This Affects Most - **Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts:** The ice cream industry can explore new flavor combinations and presentation techniques to cater to adventurous consumers. - **Carnival and Fair Food:** The carnival and fair food industry can embrace the trend of combining classic treats to create exciting new offerings. - **Gourmet Dessert Shops:** Gourmet dessert shops can experiment with unconventional ingredients and presentation styles to attract customers seeking unique and indulgent experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Cotton Candy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-sucre.md) - [Doll-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-1.md) - [Cotton Candy Dipped Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-cotton-candy-cone.md) - [Slushie-Inspired Snack Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drumstick-slurpee-cone.md) - [Burger-Style Frozen Novelties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosty-burger.md) - [Icy Mashup Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-swirl.md) - [Candy-Themed Frozen Cone Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-klondike-cones.md) - [Gummy-Made Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojoz-gummicone.md) - [Indulgent Frozen Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocktail.md)