# Dipped Creamsicle Cones Dairy Queen's New Dreamsicle-Dipped Cones are Perfect for Spring By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamsicledipped-cones References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26976157/dairy-queen-dreamsicle-dipped-cone/) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/DairyQueen/status/1111681408186179584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1111681408186179584&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wcpo.com%2Flifestyle%2Fdreams-do-come-true-dairy-queen-offering-dreamsicle-dipped-cone-for-spring) Nothing says warmer weather quite like ice cream, which is why [Dairy Queen's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cake-dipped-cone) new Dreamsicle-Dipped Cones are the perfect spring treat. Dairy Queen's new Dreamsicle-Dipped Cones is a fresh take on a classic DQ item. As the brand explains, the new cones consist of [classic vanilla soft serve ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icedream-menu) covered in a "vibrantly colored, creamy orange and vanilla flavored coating." In other words, it's basically an [orange-flavored take](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bell-ice-cream-orange-swirl) on the brand's signature Chocolate Dipped Cone. While the new creamsicle treat was originally debuted at just a handful of stores, the customer reaction has been so positive that more stores will offer the ice cream as of May 1st. Certain locations have even begun selling a Dreamsicle version of the dilly bar due to the demand. Image Credit: *Dairy Queen.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Flavored Dipped Cones:** Dairy Queen's Dreamsicle-Dipped Cones introduce a new twist on the classic DQ item which can inspire other ice-cream stores to come up with their own flavored coatings. - **Fruit-flavored Ice Cream:** Creamsicle-Dipped Cones signify a trend for fruit-flavored ice cream that could lead to a range of new flavors for consumers to try. - **Limited-time Offerings:** The success of the Dreamsicle-Dipped Cones as a limited-time offering suggests an opportunity for other brands to create time-limited items that appeal to customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Ice Cream:** The dairy industry can take advantage of this trend by creating their own variants of flavored dipped cones as a specialty offering. - **Fast Food:** Fast food retailers can develop similar limited-time offering programs and drive traffic to their stores by catering to seasonal and holiday trends. - **Retail:** Retailers can create exclusive flavors to tease customers with and possibly collaborate with the ice cream makers to create something unique. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cake-Flavored QSR Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cake-dipped-cone.md) - [Churro-Inspired Dipped Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-dipped-cone.md) - [Cookie-Covered Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchin-cookie-dipped-cone.md) - [Cotton Candy Dipped Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-cotton-candy-cone.md) - [Creamsicle-Flavored Snow Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamsicle-delight-sno.md) - [Cookie Crumble Dipped Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-monster-dipped-cone.md) - [Refreshing Citrusy Dipped Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-dipped-cone.md) - [Revived Soft Serve Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-flavor.md) - [Citrusy QSR Frozen Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-dreamsicle-frosty.md)