# Deep-Fried Ice Cream Trucks Duo Duo's Food Truck in Australia is Reinventing a Chinese Treat By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-duo References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/duoduoicecream/photos/a.319769585164032.1073741828.312089965931994/354713011669689/?type=3&theater) Deep-fried ice cream can commonly be found in Chinese restaurants, but it is now readily available to those in Sydney, Australia thanks to Duo Duo and its food truck. Duo Duo makes all of its creations with fresh ingredients, including flavors like [cookies and cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchin-cookie-dipped-cone), salted caramel and popcorn, as well as pandan with toasted coconut. According to Duo Duo, the best [deep-fried ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-cheesecake) is not made in big batches and should be made from scratch rather than purchased. The making of the ice cream is a process that requires precision, as even a few degrees in temperature can make the treats too hard to eat or melt within their shell. When it comes to making the ice cream, Duo Duo begins a day before serving, scoops it into balls and wraps it in a layer of vanilla cake and [panko breadcrumbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-cream-cheese-wonton). Image Credit: Facebook ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 53% | 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 - **Deep-fried Ice Cream:** Reinventing the classic Chinese treat by offering a wide range of flavors and using fresh ingredients in the making process. - **Food Truck Innovation:** Introducing unconventional food items through mobile food trucks, providing unique dining experiences outside of traditional restaurants. - **Precision in Food Preparation:** Highlighting the importance of temperature control and careful craftsmanship in creating the perfect deep-fried ice cream. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food establishments to experiment with innovative flavors and preparation techniques to attract customers seeking unique dessert options. - **Food Truck:** Growing market for food trucks to introduce diverse, gourmet food options on wheels, tapping into the demand for convenient and unconventional dining experiences. - **Catering Services:** Disruption in the catering industry by offering deep-fried ice cream as a delightful dessert choice for events, weddings, and corporate gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deep-Fried QSR Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-cookie-dough.md) - [Fried Ice Cream Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-ice-cream-cookie.md) - [Fried Dessert-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-dough-chi.md) - [Burger-Style Frozen Novelties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosty-burger.md) - [Frozen Snack Food Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-than-ice-cream-truck.md) - [Soft Serve Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evana-patisserie-cafe.md) - [Fried Cookie Dough Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-cookie-dough-bites.md) - [Asian-Flavored Ice Cream Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asianflavored-ice-cream.md) - [Ice Cream-Filled Donut Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-donuts-donut-ice-cream-sandwich.md)