# Chilled Donut Sandwiches Krispy Kreme Korea's Ice Cream Donut Sandwiches Are Served Chilled By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-donut References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/05/krispy-kreme-korea-gets-donut-ice-cream-sandwiches.html) & [krispykreme.co.kr](http://www.krispykreme.co.kr/en/) Looking to offer cooling summer refreshments in new ways, [Krispy Kreme Korea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-1) introduced a new ice cream donut sandwich range it is calling '[Kool Kreme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilco-sweets).' The unconventional [ice cream sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-ice-cream-sandwiches) trade the traditional cookie bun for whole donut slices and a scoop of soft serve ice cream with a drizzle of syrup in classic flavors like caramel, chocolate and strawberry. These decadent dessert sandwiches are topped with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and a decorative nut that sells for just under $3. While Krispy Kreme donuts are beloved for being served warm with sticky glaze, these Kool Kreme treats new to Asia will provide a refreshing way to sate a sweet tooth, cool off in the summer and introduce a hybrid snack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Kool Kreme Donut Sandwiches:** An innovative twist on the classic ice cream sandwich by swapping out the traditional bun for Krispy Kreme donut slices creating a unique and delicious dessert. - **Ice Cream and Donut Hybrids:** Combining two beloved treats, ice cream and donuts, creating a new and exciting way to enjoy sweet treats. - **Savory and Sweet Combinations:** Exploration of new flavor combinations such as salty and sweet or savory and sweet in dessert items like the Kool Kreme donut sandwich range. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** The introduction of innovative dessert items like the Kool Kreme donut sandwich range can create a disruptive shift in the fast-food industry. - **Dessert Industry:** Krispy Kreme’s Kool Kreme donut sandwich range creates opportunities for the dessert industry to offer unique and creative ice cream and donut hybrids. - **Frozen Treat Industry:** With the introduction of ice cream sandwiches made with Krispy Kreme donuts, the frozen treat industry can expand on innovative ways to incorporate donuts into their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream-Filled Donut Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-donuts-donut-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Ice Cream Truck-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-1.md) - [Frozen Marshmallow Square Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-ice-cream.md) - [Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-dessert-bars.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees.md) - [Frozen Watermelon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chiller.md) - [Creamy Biscuit Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-biscoff-doughnuts.md) - [Cartoon Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-korea.md) - [Cookie-Themed Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-blast-doughnut-collection.md)