# Spicy Chocolate Ice Creams This Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream is Spiked with Tapatio Hot Sauce By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-09-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-ice-cream References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4409-new-on-the-shelves) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CiNjDSXMpQE/)  Van Leeuwen is preparing for the arrival of autumn with all-new ice cream flavors like [Mexican Hot Chocolate ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-style-hot-chocolate-cereal) with Tapatio Hot Sauce. This cozy, fall-inspired ice cream treat is made with a base of chocolate ice cream that's studded with marshmallows, plus fudge swirls and a kick of hot sauce. Increasingly, adventurous eaters are looking for [condiment-inspired and -infused ice cream products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-spice-ice-cream). This Van Leeuwen ice cream with a sweet-savory taste promise to satisfy cravings for comforting flavors with a twist, especially during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Other new flavors from the ice cream company that are launching exclusively at [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-leeuwen-ice-cream-flavors) include fall-focused ones like Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll, Wildberry Layer Cake and Sweet Potato Marshmallow Casserole with swirls of caramel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Condiment-inspired Ice Cream:** The trend of condiment-inspired ice cream is on the rise as adventurous foodies seek new and unique flavor experiences. - **Sweet-savory Flavor Combinations:** The combination of sweet and savory flavors, such as chocolate and hot sauce, is increasingly popular and presents an opportunity for innovation in the dessert industry. - **Alternative Fall-inspired Flavors:** Alternative fall-inspired flavors, such as sweet potato marshmallow casserole and pumpkin cinnamon roll, are gaining popularity and offer a chance for companies to differentiate their seasonal offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Ice Cream Industry:** The ice cream industry can capitalize on the trend of condiment-inspired ice cream by introducing new and unique flavor combinations. - **Dessert Industry:** The dessert industry can explore the trend of sweet-savory flavor combinations to create innovative and exciting options for their customers. - **Seasonal Food Industry:** The seasonal food industry can take advantage of the popularity of alternative fall-inspired flavors by incorporating them into their menus and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Sauce-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lia-lupita-and-double-rainbow.md) - [Spicy Pepper Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafehto.md) - [Hot Honey Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-ice-cream.md) - [Mexican Chocolate Marshmallow Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-hot-cocoa-bites.md) - [Spiced Halloween Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-n-spooky-ice-cream.md) - [Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-chocolate-brownie-ice-cream.md) - [Chili Crisp Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-cream-collection.md) - [Spicy Hot Chocolate Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper.md) - [Cooling Spicy Drinking Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-fire-ice-drinking-chocolate.md)