# Cold Dessert Deliveries MilkMade Delivers its High-End Ice Cream Right to Your Door By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-end-ice-cream References: [newyork.grubstreet](http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2009/09/get_artisanal_ice_cream_at_you.html) & [milkmadeicecream](http://www.milkmadeicecream.com/) We all know the feeling, that steadfast craving for a bowl of ice cream mixed with the sluggish passiveness of a hard day’s work. Translation: you want sweets but are too lazy to leave the house. MilkMade, one of New York City’s “high-end” ice cream companies ([organic, seasonal, and handmade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-spoon-creamery) are the ingredients of high-end ice cream), will actually deliver ice cream right to your doorstep. But you have to be a subscriber. The good news is that it only costs $10 to be a subscriber. And, as a subscriber, you get to [submit flavor ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surprise-scoop) (because as of now, the company only has five seasonal flavors to choose from). The best flavor idea they’ve received so far, says Diana Hardeman, one of the founders of MilkMade, is “[pretzel root-beer float](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-brown-butter-cookie-dazzler).” Yum! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Convenient Dessert Delivery:** The trend of delivering high-quality desserts directly to customers' doorsteps, providing convenience and satisfying cravings. - **Customizable Subscription Boxes:** The trend of offering subscription-based services that allow customers to personalize their orders, such as suggesting new flavors and products. - **Gourmet Ice Cream Offerings:** The trend of creating upscale and artisanal ice cream flavors using organic and seasonal ingredients, catering to the demand for high-end desserts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Delivery Services:** Opportunity for food delivery companies to tap into the dessert market by offering convenient delivery options for high-quality desserts. - **Subscription Box Services:** Opportunity for subscription box companies to expand their offerings and include customizable dessert boxes, allowing customers to explore new flavors. - **Artisanal Ice Cream Brands:** Opportunity for artisanal ice cream manufacturers to innovate and launch new unique flavors with organic and seasonal ingredients, targeting high-end customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toronto Ice Cream Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-and-jerrys-1.md) - [On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-ice-cream-store.md) - [Premium Mainstream Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madison-brown-premium-ice-creams.md) - [Specialty Cookie-Packed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-in-ice-cream.md) - [Chef-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Cereal-Steeped Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cerealsly-delicious-series-by-salt-straw.md) - [Pint-Sized Ice Cream Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-scoops-ice-cream-mixes.md) - [Ice Cream-Only Retail Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unilevers-the-ice-cream-shop.md) - [Savory Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bars-seasonal-summer-offering.md)