# Candy Sundae Kits Mars' Ice Cream Kits Create Easy Desserts with Twix and Maltesers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-05-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-kit References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2024/new-products-coconut-cult-gets-married-eggo-jumps-into-protein) & [mars](https://www.mars.com/)  Families who want a sweet and refreshing way to savor the taste of favorite chocolate candies like [Twix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-ice-cream-cones) and [Maltesers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maltesers-ice-cream-bars) can now enjoy two new ice cream kits from [Mars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-products), which provide the essentials for making delicious sundae desserts at home. These ice cream kits serve four and contain ice cream mix, chocolate sauce mix, cookie and candy toppings, and other texture-rich additions to make memorable sweet treats at home. These ice cream kits only need fresh milk and time to prepare, simplifying the experience of preparing homemade ice cream with beloved candy flavors. Currently only available in the UK, these ice cream kits offer a refreshing treat for all ages with a sweet tooth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **DIY Dessert Kits:** Simplified home dessert preparation with all-in-one kits featuring popular candy brands. - **Candy-infused Ice Cream:** Combining beloved chocolate candy flavors with traditional ice cream ingredients for a unique twist. - **Convenient At-home Treats:** Enabling families to make enjoyable and easy-to-prepare desserts without the need for extensive ingredients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Leveraging ready-to-make dessert kits to tap into the growing market for convenient, at-home culinary experiences. - **Candy and Confectionery:** Innovating by integrating favorite candy brands into new product formats like ice cream kits. - **Retail:** Offering unique and enjoyable DIY kits that can drive sales and attract customers looking for novelty and ease. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Bar-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-ice-cream-cones.md) - [Indulgent At-Home Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-products.md) - [Frozen Spherical Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maltesers-ice-cream-bars.md) - [Whipped Candy Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milky-way-ice-cream.md) - [Decadent Ice Cream Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ice-cream-flavor-1.md) - [Candy Bar-Inspired Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-dasher.md) - [Sundae-Flavored Chocolate Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milkybar-rowntrees-jelly-ice-cream.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestl-sharing-bags.md) - [Textural Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-ice-cream-range.md)