# Dairy-Free Fig Desserts This Fig Ice Cream is Suitable for People with Dietary Limitations By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fig-ice-cream References: [tasty-yummies](http://tasty-yummies.com/2015/08/10/caramelized-fig-ice-cream/) & [gourmandeinthekitchen](http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/2015/caramelized-fig-ice-cream/) Figs have really been having a comeback lately, appearing in everything from popsicles to yogurt and now fig ice cream. Given that they are currently in season, this makes a lot of sense. Created by Beth from [Tasty Yummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-american-road-trip-menu) and featured on Gourmande in the Kitchen, the Caramelized Fig Ice Cream recipe is [dairy-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valsoia-plantbased-gelato) as well, making it ideal for people who adhere to a restricted diet or have food allergies. Perfect for beating the heat with, the rich, sweet and ultimately dreamy dessert is made with almond milk, organic full fat coconut milk, soft pitted dates, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, coconut oil or butter, figs (either Brown Turkey or Black Mission), lemon, water, sea salt and [tasted chopped pistachios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alecs-ice-cream-and-graza). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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's Driving This Trend - **Fig-based Desserts:** Incorporating figs into desserts is becoming increasingly popular, creating a market for businesses to innovate using this unique and delicious ingredient. - **Dairy-free Desserts:** As more consumers adopt restricted diets, the demand for dairy-free dessert options is growing, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create innovative dairy-free desserts. - **Nut Milk-based Desserts:** Using nut milk as the base for desserts is a growing trend, offering businesses the chance to innovate and create delicious dairy-free options for consumers with dietary restrictions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Service Industry:** Restaurants and other food service providers can capitalize on the demand for dairy-free and fig-based desserts by incorporating these options into their menus. - **Packaged Food Industry:** There is a growing market for packaged desserts that are dairy-free and incorporate unique ingredients like figs, allowing companies to innovate and create ready-to-eat products for consumers. - **Plant-based Industry:** As more consumers adopt vegan and plant-based diets, there is a great opportunity for businesses to create dairy-free and nut milk-based dessert products that cater to this growing market segment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Fudge Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-fudge-pops.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md) - [Almond-Base Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almondbase-ice-creams.md) - [Decadent Vegan Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-decadence-series.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Chickpea-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-make-from-chickpeas.md) - [Rice-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rice-creamery.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-ice-cream-cones.md)