# Festive Hot Cocoa Custards Rita’s Italian Ice Has a New Frozen Hot Cocoa Gelati By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-gelati References: [fastfoodclub](https://www.fastfoodclub.com/p/savor-the-season-must-try-holiday-specials-from-popeyes-ihop-and-ritas/)  Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is gearing up for the 2024 holiday season with two tasty new offerings: the new Frozen Hot Cocoa Gelati and Frozen Hot Cocoa Gelati Blender. Available for just a limited time, both of the new menu items are delicious festive options for when you're craving something sweet. The Frozen Hot Cocoa Gelati is the first of the seasonal treats and it consists of Rita’s signature Frozen Hot Cocoa Cream Ice blended with [creamy Vanilla Custard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-raspberry-concrete-mixer). The end result is a chocolaty treat that tastes like frozen hot chocolate. Then there's the Frozen Hot Cocoa Gelati Blender, which takes the brand's new Frozen Hot Cocoa Gelati and blends it with ice to create a creamy shake before adding a [crunchy Crushed Peppermint Topping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-peppermint-concrete). Image Credit: Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seasonal Dessert Innovations:** Limited-time offerings like Frozen Hot Cocoa Gelati capture market interest through seasonal exclusivity and festive appeal. - **Hybrid Frozen Treats:** Combining elements like frozen hot chocolate with custard enhances the product's novelty and broadens its consumer base. - **Customizable Festive Toppings:** Incorporating toppings such as Crushed Peppermint capitalizes on the growing trend for customizable and texture-rich dessert experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Frozen Dessert Industry:** Novel mixtures and seasonal flavors in frozen desserts attract consumers looking for new and limited-edition sweet treats. - **Holiday-themed Food Products:** Products designed specifically for the holiday season boost sales and cater to festive consumer preferences. - **Ice Cream and Frozen Custard:** Innovative combinations within ice cream and frozen custard markets can differentiate brands and drive customer loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruity Italian Ice Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberries-n-cream-cream-ice.md) - [Custard-Based Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-brew-frozen-coffee-drinks.md) - [Minty Holiday Blended Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cold-brew-frozen-coffee.md) - [Cookie-Infused Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cold-brew-frozen-coffee.md) - [Pumpkin Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-frozen-coffee.md) - [Icy Cola-Flavored Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritas-cola-italian-ice.md) - [Witchy Frozen Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewberry-italian-ice.md) - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Custards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocoa-concrete-mixer.md) - [Peach-inspired Frozen Custards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-ring-italian-ice.md)