# Gelato-Filled Donut Sandwiches The Kool Krispy Sandwich Upgrades the Classic Ice Cream Sandwich By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kool-krispy-sandwich References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/05/krispy-kreme-just-finished-offering-gelato-filled-donut-sandwiches-in-japan.html) & [krispykreme.jp](http://krispykreme.jp/campaign/sandwich/) [Krispy Kreme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-1) Japan just finished offering a limited-time dish called the [Kool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilco-sweets) Krispy Sandwich, which put a delicious twist on the traditional ice cream sandwich. While Krispy Kreme has offered similar ice cream dishes in South Korea and in the US, this Japanese treat was fancier than any of chain's previous offerings. The Kool Krispy Sandwich was an ice cream sandwich comprised of donut halves instead of two cookies. The exterior consisted of an Original Glazed donut that had been cut in half and filled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a scoop of raspberry gelato and a sprinkling of mixed berries. Unfortunately the gelato-filled donut sandwiches were only available until April 26th, however it is likely that the chain will have other chilly treats in store for the upcoming summer season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Donut Remixes:** There is an opportunity to create new variations of the traditional donut by filling them with different ingredients such as ice cream or gelato. - **Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches:** The Kool Krispy Sandwich showcases a next-level ice cream sandwich that incorporates fancier ingredients such as raspberry gelato and mixed berries. - **Novelty Desserts:** There is a trend towards creating unique and Instagram-worthy desserts, including the Kool Krispy Sandwich with its visually appealing appearance and mix of flavors and textures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains could incorporate more novelty desserts, like the Kool Krispy Sandwich, to their menus to attract younger customers and drive sales. - **Dessert Shops:** Dessert shops could capitalize on the trend towards unique and artisanal desserts by offering a variety of donut remixes and gourmet ice cream sandwiches. - **Food Trucks:** Food trucks specializing in desserts could offer a variety of unique and visually appealing treats, like the Kool Krispy Sandwich, to create social media buzz and attract customers. ## 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) - [Internationally-Inspired Cheese Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerful-cheese.md) - [Italian Dessert-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-passport-to-italy-collection.md) - [Collaboration Candy Brand Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-kasugai.md) - [Creamy Biscuit Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-biscoff-doughnuts.md) - [Children's Show Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-sesame-street-doughnuts.md) - [Floral Springtime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-flowers-donuts.md)