# Restaurant-Inspired Ice Creams The Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Launches Store-Brought Products By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanders-chocolate References: [crainsdetroit](http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20150911/NEWS/150919956/new-menu-at-vinotecca-mac-and-cheese-at-ums-big-house) & [sanderscandy](http://www.sanderscandy.com/aboutus.asp) [Sanders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanders-fall-and-holiday-2024) Chocolate is a premium chocolate and ice cream shop that recently launched a line of packaged products which allow consumers to create their own hot fudge cream puffs right at home. While Sanders Chocolate shops still offer gourmet-styled ice creams and dessert options, the brand's latest endeavor will bring its best treats directly to consumers. After the recent unveiling of Sanders' [super premium ice cream cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudsonville-ice-cream-products), this newest creation provides at-home hot fudge cream puffs to those with a serious sweet tooth. Each carton features the brand's premium ice cream along with toppings and cream puffs. The packages contain six cream puff shells inside a resealable bag which is labeled with popular cream puff recipes from the brand itself. These products can be ordered online from Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppes or store-bought at select [Michigan Kroger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locked-into-wellness-tour) stores. The brand now brings its signature experiential dessert into everyone's personal kitchen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **At-home Dessert Experiences:** Creating packaged products that allow consumers to enjoy restaurant-inspired desserts at home presents an opportunity for brands to tap into the growing demand for convenient and indulgent treat options. - **Premium Packaged Ice Cream:** Introducing super premium ice cream cartons with unique flavors and high-quality ingredients offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the ice cream industry, catering to consumers seeking a more luxurious dessert experience. - **Elevated Convenience Products:** Developing packaged dessert options that provide a combination of ingredients and recipes for easy preparation empowers consumers to enjoy gourmet-inspired treats with minimal effort, tapping into the trend of convenience without sacrificing quality. ### Where This Applies - **Ice Cream Industry:** The ice cream industry can explore the creation of premium packaged products and unique flavors to meet the demand for indulgent and experiential dessert options. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Brands in the food and beverage retail industry can capitalize on the trend of at-home dessert experiences by offering a variety of restaurant-inspired packaged products that cater to different consumer preferences. - **Online Retail:** The online retail sector can benefit from the increasing demand for elevated convenience products by providing a wide selection of premium dessert options that can be ordered and delivered directly to consumers' homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dipped Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipped-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [Chocolatier-Approved Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconnells-fine-ice-creams-sees-candies.md) - [American Dessert-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breyers-ice-cream.md) - [Topping-Paired Prepackaged Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carte-dor-sundae.md) - [Small-Batch Springtime Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanders-easter-products.md) - [Super-Premium Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-chocolate-ice-cream.md) - [Indulgent At-Home Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-products.md) - [Grab-and-Go Ice Cream Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-pouches.md) - [Swirl-Textured Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sundae-swirls.md)