The flavors of turkey, cranberry sauce and sweet potato pie can be expected on a generous Thanksgiving spread but usually not for dessert, as seen in Salt & Straw's Friendsgiving Series. This collection of five ice cream pints puts favorite seasonal dishes into dessert form to introduce unconventional flavors like Parker House Rolls with Salted Buttercream, Caramelized Turkey & Cranberry Sauce, Candied Walnut Cheesecake, Sweet Potato Pie with Double Baked Almond Streusel, and last but not least, a vegan-friendly Pumpkin & Gingersnap Pie ice cream flavor.
In the case of the Caramelized Turkey & Cranberry Sauce pint, the brand worked with Diestel Farms to roast real turkey bacon before adding it to buttery, savory brittle with thyme and freshly ground cubeb pepper for a smoky, salty and sweet flavor.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Thanksgiving-inspired Desserts
- Consumers are seeking novelty dessert options that incorporate unconventional Thanksgiving flavors.
- Collaborations with Farmers
- Brands can create unique, high-quality products by partnering with local farmers to source seasonal ingredients.
- Vegan-friendly Offerings
- As veganism grows in popularity, there is an opportunity for brands to create innovative plant-based dessert options that cater to this consumer group.
Sectors Adopting This
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating seasonal ingredients into dessert products.
- Agriculture
- The agriculture industry can benefit from partnerships with food and beverage brands looking to source local, seasonal ingredients.
- Plant-based Food
- The plant-based food industry can expand their product offerings to include innovative dessert options that cater to the growing vegan consumer group.
