# Chef-Created Dessert Pints Rising & Established Stars Created Plant-Based Desserts with Eclipse By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-07-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-dessert References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eclipse-ice-cream-kicks-off-summer-with-notable-chef-collaborations-nationwide-301090099.html) & [EclipseFoods](http://www.EclipseFoods.com/shop) Eclipse Foods is teaming up with up-and-coming talent and Michelin star winners alike for its new limited-edition collaboration flavors of plant-based desserts for the summer. The brand is known for creating plant-based dairy products that are virtually indistinguishable from conventional dairy and its new flavors help to expand the reach of plant-based products and support charities. In the first round of collaborations, fans will find treats like Blackberry tarragon ice cream that supports Olmsted's food bank, [Honey Phoenix Oolong](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sunny-honey-home) milk tea ice cream benefiting Moonlynn Tsai's Heart of Dinner organization and [Sweet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-service-in-healthcare) potato and salty black sugar caramel ice cream for Street [Soccer USA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-tours-toronto). As part of this collaboration, 100% of the proceeds go directly towards the charity of a chef's choosing. Image Credit: Eclipse Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Plant-based Desserts:** The rise of plant-based desserts presents an opportunity for businesses to explore and innovate with sustainable and health-conscious ingredients. - **Chef Collaboration Flavors:** Collaborations between chefs and food brands create new and unique flavors that appeal to consumers and support charitable causes. - **Charity Tie-ins:** Brands can align with charitable causes to engage socially conscious consumers and increase brand loyalty while supporting communities in need. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can innovate on sustainability and health-consciousness with plant-based dessert offerings that cater to consumers' changing tastes and preferences. - **Nonprofits:** Nonprofits and charities can partner with food brands to raise awareness and funds for their causes through creative collaborations that excite consumers. - **Social Impact:** Brands with a focus on social impact can engage their consumers in charitable causes through product offerings that benefit social initiatives and organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Dairy Ice Cream Novelties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-bonbons.md) - [Upcycled Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-vegan-ice-cream.md) - [Pearlescent Plant-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscoop-supergoop.md) - [Plant-Based Whole Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-whole-milk.md) - [Eclipse-Honoring Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-moon-ice-cream.md) - [Plant-Based Dessert Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-de-creme.md) - [Chef-Crafted Vegan Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinx-sundae.md) - [Mini Plant-Powered Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-dessert.md) - [Free-From NYC Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-dessert-lab.md)