# Rosemary Ice Cream Sandwiches This Mini Ice Cream Sandwich Puts Unlikely Herbs in Dairy Desserts By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-09-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-ice-cream-sandwich References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/recipe-bobs-mini-rosemary-ice-cream-sandwich-bites/) The mini ice cream sandwich allows you to have more of the delicious summertime ingredients that you want. While the classic dessert sandwich has been reinterpreted many times, it is rare to see [herbs paired with ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-farmers-market-series) and chocolate. This unique recipe pairs rosemary and salt with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, accentuating each flavor while creating a surprisingly coherent taste experience. To make this grown-up mini ice cream sandwich, you will need rosemary, cocoa powder and chocolate among other ingredients for the [homemade cookie top and bottom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cookies). Add a small single scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and you will achieve the perfect bite-sized dessert for any dinner party. Guests will be taken back to their childhood but will avoid the mess of traditional ice cream's thanks to this dessert's compact size. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Herb-infused Desserts:** Incorporating herbs into traditionally sweet desserts opens up new flavor horizons for culinary innovation. - **Mini Desserts:** Creating smaller, bite-sized desserts allows for innovative flavor combinations and portion control. - **Unusual Pairings:** Pairing unexpected flavors and ingredients creates a unique and memorable taste experience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating herbs into desserts creates a niche product that can appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Hospitality:** Offering unique, bite-sized desserts can enhance the dining experience and set establishments apart from competitors. - **Retail:** Selling unique and small dessert creations can attract impulse buyers looking for a novel treat. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tri-Color Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neapolitan-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Dipped Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipped-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [Artisan-Style Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbies-mini-ice-cream-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loriginal-macaron-ice-cream.md) - [Lemonade-Infused Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-shandwich.md) - [Diminutive Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diminutive-cookie-sandwich.md) - [Frozen Brownie Cookie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroopwafel-ice-cream-sandwich.md)