# Savory-Sweet Dessert Bagels Museum of Ice Cream & Ess-A-Bagel Collaborated on an Ice-A-Bagel By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-a-bagel References: [timeout](https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/museum-of-ice-cream-is-collabing-with-ess-a-bagel-on-a-new-summer-treat-060524) & [museumoficecream](https://www.museumoficecream.com/)  In the summer, ice cream trucks and scoop shops are just some of the places where cooling desserts are abundant but there's only one place in New York City where ice cream lovers can savor the unique delight of a sweet-savory Ice-A-Bagel. [Museum of Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-ice-cream1) collaborated with [Ess-A-Bagel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagel-ambassador-sandwich) to create an unconventional breakfast-dessert hybrid, and it's now available until the end of the year exclusively at NYC's Museum of Ice Cream at 558 Broadway. The Ice-A-Bagel is an all-pink miniature bagel filled with Philadelphia cream gelato and decorated [everything bagel seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-bagel-seasoning-dark-chocolate), offering the perfect blend of refreshment, sweetness and a playful infusion of savory flavors. The art installation and experiential museum is known for its sweet collaborations, which deliver the memorable flavor explorations adventurous eaters are after. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Cuisine Creations:** The combination of diverse culinary elements redefines traditional boundaries and creates novel eating experiences. - **Experiential Food Offerings:** Food items are becoming more than just consumables as they transform into interactive experiences that consumers can enjoy. - **Dessert Diversity:** Integrating unexpected flavors into desserts provides a new dimension of taste that captures consumer curiosity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative food fusions are reshaping menu concepts and driving consumer interest in novel dining experiences. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Interactive culinary attractions enhance tourist destinations by offering unique, memorable experiences. - **Retail and Marketing:** Collaborative products between brands attract a wider audience and reinforce brand presence through unique offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Bagel Mochis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-bagel-mochi.md) - [Bagel-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-bagel-ice-cream.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Cookie-Flavored Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-ncream-bagels.md) - [Red Velvet Bagel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-philly-bagel-bomb.md) - [Savory Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bars-seasonal-summer-offering.md) - [Frozen Sweet Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakenbagel.md) - [Sweet-Savory Bagel Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-cream-cheese-debuts.md) - [Cookie-Infused Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-bagels-x-oreo.md) - [Creamsicle-Flavored Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-cream-cheese.md)