# Vintage Dessert Pops The Cupcakes and Cashmere Root Beer Float Popsicles are Nostalgic By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-beer-float-popsicles References: [cupcakesandcashmere](http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/root-beer-float-popsicles/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Ice-Pops-Recipes-Flavorful-Frozen/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) This [Root Beer Float](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-beer-float-pieces) Popsicles tutorial from Cupcakes and Cashmere is an awesomely old-school way to cool down on a hot summer day. The recipe, which is originally from a book called 'Ice Pops,' calls for some unusual ingredients, including eggs. Emily Schuman, the writer of 'Cupcakes and Cashmere,' takes beautiful photos of the creations she tries, and shot some gorgeous images of this tempting treat. Frothier and creamier than most popsicles, this is a rich take on [frozen treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-twist-pops) with more substance than many might expect from an icy dessert. Though requiring more effort than the average popsicle, the homemade feel and fun process will appeal to many readers. Schuman used a flash-freezing popsicle device to get fast results on this recipe, but it can also be done using any [traditional mold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minis-with-cream). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Dessert:** Businesses can create new and unique nostalgic desserts that remind people of their childhood. - **Gourmet Frozen Treats:** Entrepreneurs can invent upscale popsicles with sophisticated and exotic flavors to appeal to adult palates and distinguish themselves in a deliciously saturated market. - **Elevated Popsicle Devices:** Technological innovators can explore creating high-end quick freeze gadgets to deliver fast and flawless delicious homemade frozen treats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Establishments can capitalize on customers wanting to revisit their nostalgia by introducing vintage-inspired desserts and frozen treats, along with adult versions with novel flavors. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Innovators can create devices for creating quick and perfect frozen treats, like popsicles, with advanced technologies and features for home use, such as quick freeze and built-in flavor dispensers. - **Entertainment and Media:** Content creators can produce visually appealing and mouthwatering tutorials and recipe videos for making unique and deliciously elevated frozen treats, like popsicles, at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-orange-cream-float.md) - [Old Fashioned Root Beer Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-root-beer-float.md) - [Boozy Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardpops.md) - [Dairy-Free Fudge Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-fudge-pops.md) - [Creamy Frozen Root Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-root-beer-with-sweet-cream.md) - [Frozen Wine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles.md) - [Frosty Root Beer Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culvers-root-beer.md) - [Dark Chocolate Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-gelato-pops.md) - [Tea-Infused Rosé Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-ice-pop.md)