# Donut Ice Cream Cones These Czech Pastry Cones are Changing the Way People Eat Ice Cream By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-02-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastry-cones References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/sugar-rush/donut-ice-cream-cone/) & [reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/47ixgr/donut_icecream_cones/) If you thought the [baked goods mashup craze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-cream-cheese-debuts) was over, these Trdelník pastry cones are changing the game one more time. A cafe in Prague created a new way of doing ice cream cones, but subbing in the [donut-like deliciousness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanghulu-mochi-donut). According the That's Nerdalicious, Trdelník is "a sweet dough that’s rolled into long ropes, wrapped around wood or metal rods, then baked while rotating over a heat source" often coated with sugar, nuts or cinnamon. It is likely only a matter of time before the [donut ice cream cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drumstick-bites) make an appearance in North America. Those who are adventurous in the kitchen could also try whipping up their own versions of the Czech Republic-inspired pastry cones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Baked Goods Mashup:** The trend of combining different baked goods to create new treats opens up opportunities for innovative dessert concepts. - **Alternative Ice Cream Cones:** The shift towards using unconventional pastries like Trdelník as ice cream cones presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for ice cream shops. - **Global Food Influences:** The adoption of international pastries, such as Czech Trdelník cones, in dessert creations reflects the trend of global culinary influences. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakeries can leverage the baked goods mashup trend to create unique and enticing pastries that stand out in the market. - **Ice Cream:** Ice cream shops can differentiate themselves by offering alternative cone options like Trdelník, providing customers with novel and exciting dessert experiences. - **Foodservice:** Restaurants and cafes can tap into the global food influences trend by incorporating international pastries, like Trdelník cones, into their dessert menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Butter Cookie-Based Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-cookie-cones.md) - [Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-dessert-bars.md) - [Cookie-Made Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-butter-cookie-cone.md) - [Gummy-Made Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojoz-gummicone.md) - [Decadent Multitextured Ice-Cream Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-debuts.md) - [Dubai-Style Waffle Cone Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-cones.md) - [Cookie-Covered Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchin-cookie-dipped-cone.md) - [Ice Cream-Filled Donut Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-donuts-donut-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Fried Dessert-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-dough-chi.md)