# Sheep's Milk Cheesecakes NYC's Lupulo Restaurant Makes a Dessert Cheesecake with Alternative Milk By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-cheesecake References: [yelp](http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lupulo-new-york?select=_E9P6g8OBFcEG2HCFSVGow) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/features/drinking-vinegar-and-goat-milk-chocolate-the-new-york-food-trend/) 'Lupulo' is a Portuguese restaurant in New York City that sets itself apart by serving a [unique kind of dessert cheesecake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tzatziki-cheesecake). Rather than making the creamy dairy dessert with cream cheese made from cow's milk, Lupulo adds interest by using a base of [sheep's milk instead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-garlic-sheeps-cheese). The interesting cheesecake dessert is served on a plate with a pumpkin seed granola and a roasted apple sorbet. Consumers in search of healthy and sustainable food products are creating a demand for [alternative dairy products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuica). Milk that comes from sheep and goats often contains more calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamins than cow's milk, is much easier to digest and can even be suitable for consumers who suffer from allergies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 13% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alternative Dairy Products:** The demand for healthy and sustainable food is driving the popularity of alternative dairy products made from sheep and goats' milk. - **Sheep's Milk Desserts:** Innovative dessert options like the sheep's milk cheesecake are gaining traction in the restaurant industry, appealing to consumers looking for unique flavor experiences. - **Digestibility and Allergen-free Options:** Sheep's milk, with its easier digestibility and suitability for consumers with allergies, opens up opportunities for creating products that cater to specific dietary needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alternative Dairy Industry:** Companies producing alternative dairy products made from sheep and goats' milk have a chance to tap into the growing demand for healthier and more sustainable food options. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants and dessert-focused establishments can explore incorporating sheep's milk desserts into their menus as a way to differentiate and offer unique flavor profiles. - **Dietary and Allergen-free Food Industry:** The demand for allergen-free and easily digestible products presents opportunities for companies to develop specialized food products using sheep's milk that cater to specific dietary needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baked Sheep's Milk Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-sheeps-milk-ricotta-cheese.md) - [Guilt-Free Vegan Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culiraw.md) - [Dairy-Free Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-goat-cheese.md) - [Hybrid Cheese Factory Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamiku.md) - [Caramel-Flavored Soft Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-ripened-cheese.md) - [Fermented Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacka.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vermont-creamery-strawberry-spritz.md) - [Animal-Free Cream Cheese Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-cultr.md) - [Sheep Milk Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banor.md)