If you have more savory taste preferences compared to a sweet tooth, this rosemary and goat cheese ice cream is a game-changing dessert. Created by Danguole from the food blog 10th Kitchen, the unusually flavored ice cream is made with bee pollen as well.
Described as "fancy, tangy, herbal with a smattering of nature's sprinkles on top," the rosemary and goat cheese ice cream has an unexpected topping. Eating protein-rich bee pollen is supposed to help with a wide variety of health issues, from allergies to menopause.
To recreate this treat at home, you will need whole milk, fresh goat cheese, softened cream cheese, heavy cream, cornstarch, light corn syrup, sea salt, sugar, rosemary sprigs and bee pollen for sprinkling.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Savory Desserts
- Creating desserts with unexpected, savory flavors and ingredients opens up a new market to explore.
- Alternative Toppings
- Experimenting with unique toppings for sweet and savory dishes can add novelty and excitement to traditional dishes.
- Functional Food
- Offering food that serves as both a meal and a form of medication or health boost can provide added value to consumers.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- Incorporating unique, savory flavors and functional ingredients into traditional desserts can open up previously unexplored market segments within the food and beverage industry.
- Health and Wellness
- Functional food, such as bee pollen, provides potential for the health and wellness industry to expand and offer more diverse and natural products.
- Hospitality
- Alternative toppings and unique flavor combinations may be appealing to the hospitality industry for creating original dishes and highlighting specific regional ingredients.
