# Fall-Flavored Desserts Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream is Festive and Delicious By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-ice-cream References: [foodgawker](http://foodgawker.com//) & [iwashyoudry](http://iwashyoudry.com/2012/09/13/pumpkin-cheesecake-ice-cream-eggless/) When summer comes to an end it can be a little depressing, but [Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culvers-frozen-pumpkin-treats) will surely cure those blues and help ease the transition into fall. Indulge in this sweet treat while watching the leaves change color from your kitchen window. If you're having a Halloween party, this would be a great thing to serve up when people have decided to call it quits on the candy. This tasty recipe comes from the I Wash...You Dry blog. The writer gives you step-by-step instructions on the site, and all you'll need is a can of pumpkin, cream cheese, [pumpkin pie spice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-spice-iced-coffee), sour cream, sugar and cream. This could also be a great idea for an alternative and lighter version to [pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-themed-ice-creams). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Fall-flavored Desserts:** Embrace the seasonal flavors and ingredients in desserts to cater to autumn cravings. - **Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream:** Develop innovative ice cream products that combine the classic flavors of pumpkin and cheesecake. - **Alternative Thanksgiving Desserts:** Explore creative dessert options that offer a lighter and more unique twist to traditional pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can embrace autumn flavors and create unique dessert offerings. - **Dessert and Ice Cream:** The dessert and ice cream industry can innovate by introducing new flavors and combinations, such as pumpkin cheesecake ice cream. - **Event Catering:** Event catering businesses can showcase alternative and lighter dessert options, like pumpkin cheesecake ice cream, as a festive treat for Thanksgiving gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Pumpkin Soft Serve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-soft-serve.md) - [Seasonal Iced Pumpkin Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-ice.md) - [Seasonal Light Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-light-ice-cream.md) - [Autumnal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harvest-festival-series.md) - [Savory Autumn Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-ice-cream.md) - [Autumnal Caramelized Milk Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Pumpkin Pie Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-in-the-sky-creation.md) - [Artisanal Seasonal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-flavor-ice-creams.md) - [Summer-Inspired Fall Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-pie-ice-cream.md)