# Thanksgiving-Inspired Ice Creams Salt & Straw's Friendsgiving Series Takes Cues from Festive Food By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straws-friendsgiving-series References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/thanksgiving-dinner-in-ice-cream-form-is-back-again-from-salt-straw) & [saltandstraw](https://saltandstraw.com/collections/ice-cream-packs-all/products/pints-of-the-moment-friendsgiving-series/)  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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-ice-cream-series) Friendsgiving Series. This collection of five ice cream pints puts favorite seasonal dishes into dessert form to introduce unconventional flavors like [Parker House Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parker-house-rolls-with-salted-buttercream) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-in-the-sky-creation) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Feast Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-themed-ice-creams.md) - [Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-thanksgiving-series.md) - [Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-day-fixins-ice-cream.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-ice-cream-flavor.md) - [Autumnal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harvest-festival-series.md) - [Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-pie-series.md) - [Holiday Dinner Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-thanksgiving-dinner.md) - [Thanksgiving Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-turkey-dinner.md) - [Thanksgiving Dinner-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-thanksgiving-doughnuts.md)