# Gelato-Filled Donuts This Warm Pastry is Stuffed with a Scoop of Gelato By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoop-of-gelato References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/108668-these-gelato-donuts-are-the-answers-to-questions-you-didnt-even-know-you-had-photos) & [gelatissimo.au](http://gelatissimo.com.au/) An Australian gelato franchise called 'Gelatissimo' recently produced a donut filled with a scoop of gelato. In recent years, many chefs and restaurateurs have attempted to elevate the humble donut by combining it with everything from snack cakes to savory sausages. This latest creation puts a chilly twist on the warm breakfast treat. The dish consists of a traditional donut filled with a generous scoop of gelato. Unlike ice cream, gelato is made from whole milk instead of cream. The use of milk not only means that the gelato is lower in fat but it also has a smoother texture that perfectly complements the heavy pastry. The dish is served warm, putting an unexpected twist on the traditional ice cream sandwich. For those who want to get their hands on one of these tasty treats, Gelatissimo will begin serving the gelato donuts at all of its Australia locations on September 9th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gelato-infused Pastry:** Opportunity for bakeries and gelato shops to collaborate and create unique dessert offerings that combine gelato and pastries. - **Elevated Donuts:** Bakeries can explore innovative ways to elevate the traditional donut, such as combining it with unexpected ingredients to attract new customers. - **Warm Ice Cream Treats:** Restaurants can experiment with serving warm ice cream treats to offer a unique twist on classic desserts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakeries:** Bakeries can incorporate gelato into their products or collaborate with gelato shops to offer unique pastries. - **Gelato Shops:** Gelato shops can create new product offerings by incorporating pastries such as donuts and croissants. - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can offer warm ice cream treats as a new dessert option to satisfy customers' cravings for both hot and cold desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spaghetti-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-garlic-bread-donut.md) - [Donut Brand Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-glazed-soft-serve-ice-cream.md) - [Italian Dessert-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-passport-to-italy-collection.md) - [Ice Cream Truck-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-1.md) - [Non-Dairy Gelato Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious.md) - [Oversized Pizzeria Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-donuts.md) - [Miniature Jam-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-jam-doughnuts.md) - [Dutch Cookie-Topped Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroopwafel-donut.md) - [Frozen Cookie Dough Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-gelato-bites.md)