# Frozen Cold Weather Desserts Auntie Anne's Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost is Winter-Ready By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-chocolate-frost References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/09/26/auntie-annes-debuts-new-salted-caramel-chocolate-frost/) & [auntieannes](https://www.auntieannes.com)  Enjoying iced or frozen desserts in the summertime only has become somewhat outdated for many consumers, so brands are continuing to take notice with options like the [Auntie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfruit-mango-frost) [Anne's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-snowball-nuggets) Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost. The [blended beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-snowdrift-blizzard) features Hershey's frozen chocolate mixed with a sweet, salty caramel syrup that's topped with a serving of real whipped cream. The drink is finished with a buttery sea salted caramel sauce drizzled overtop the whipped cream to offer a final touch of sweetness. The Auntie Anne's Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost conveys a number of deep, rich flavor profiles that aim to draw in consumers seeking out a more substantial dessert for the cold weather months. The frozen-style of the drink borrows from warm weather desserts to give consumers a new yet familiar experience. Image Credit: Auntie Anne’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Winter-ready Frozen Desserts:** Brands should innovate on desserts that cater to cold weather months to offer a new yet familiar experience to consumers. - **Rich Flavor Profiles Desserts:** Brands could experiment with deep and rich flavors in desserts to attract consumers who seek substantial comfort food options. - **Blended Beverages Desserts:** Innovative brands can create more blended frozen beverages that offer a different texture and taste experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Players in the food and beverage industry should explore the creation of cold weather dessert options to cater to winter demand. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality brands could provide unique dessert experiences with rich and comforting flavors that appeal to guests during the winter season. - **Retail:** Retailers could partner with food and beverage brands to offer winter-ready dessert options in-store or online to attract customers during the cold months. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Cocoa Granita Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-made-with-ghirardelli.md) - [Saucy Frozen QSR Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-desserts.md) - [Salted Caramel QSR Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-frosty.md) - [Festive Frozen QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-frosty.md) - [Festive Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frozen-desserts.md) - [Festive Frozen QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-cookie-frosty-fusion.md) - [Creamy Blended Lemonade Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelmaker-frosted-lemonades.md) - [Icy Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-frozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Salty-Sweet Cold Brew Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-salted-caramel-cold-brew.md)