# Crunchy Hybrid Frozen Desserts The New Caramel Cone Explosion Häagen-Daz Ice Cream is Delicious By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendaz-icecream References: [londondrugs](http://www.londondrugs.com/Haagen-Dazs-Ice-Cream---Caramel-Cone-Explosion---500ml/L0427781,default,pd.html) & [haagen-dazs](http://haagen-dazs.ca/hd-en/products/ice-cream/caramel-cone-explosion.aspx) With summer just around the corner, adults and children alike start getting the ice-cold and sweet craving for [Häagen-Daz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-dazs) ice cream. The perfect treat after a long day in the park or for just chilling on the couch for movie night and even as a side to go with handmade desserts for guests or an ingredient for baking with the kids on a Sunday afternoon, the new Caramel Cone Explosion Häagen-Daz ice cream is perfect for every occasion. The deliciously new Caramel Cone Explosion mixes the creamy with the crunchy; made of an ocean of creamy caramel ice cream with roasted almond pieces and [bits of sugar cone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchin-cookie-dipped-cone) in a milk chocolate coating, this new Häagen-Daz flavor will melt in your mouth. Packed with everything you need to make it a complete treat, the popular ice cream brand does the work for you by adding the cone in the mix. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Hybrid Frozen Desserts:** Opportunity for creating innovative ice cream combinations that mix different textures and flavors. - **Crunchy Desserts:** Potential for developing desserts with a crunchy texture by incorporating ingredients like roasted nuts or crispy cones. - **Convenient Treats:** Demand for ready-to-eat desserts that require minimal preparation, such as pre-packaged ice creams with added toppings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Dessert Industry:** Opportunity for ice cream manufacturers to introduce new flavors and textures to cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Snack Industry:** Opportunity for snack companies to develop and market portable, pre-packaged desserts that offer a combination of creamy and crunchy elements. - **Dessert Ingredient Suppliers:** Opportunity for ingredient suppliers to offer unique toppings and mix-ins, such as roasted almond pieces and bits of sugar cone, to cater to the demand for customized desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie-Made Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-butter-cookie-cone.md) - [Butter Cookie-Based Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-cookie-cones.md) - [Swirled Textural Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Salty-Sweet Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-brown-butter-cookie-dazzler.md) - [Collaboration Cookie Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-caramel-biscuit-cream.md) - [Delectable Bite-Sized Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-bites.md) - [Soft Caramel Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornetto-soft-stracciatella-caramel.md) - [Founder-Honoring Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-ice-cream-flavor.md) - [Textural Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-ice-cream-range.md)