# Snowman Affogato Treats This Caffeinated Snowman Recipe Keeps Spirits High in Cold Weather By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-01-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowman-recipe References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/01/currently-crushing-on-167/) & [iamafoodblog](http://iamafoodblog.com/snowman-affogato/) If you are looking for a hot beverage that is winter-appropriate, but you are over traditional Christmas flavors, this snowman recipe will warm you inside out. From I Am a Food Blog, the homemade snowman affogato is also the perfect treat for people who like eating ice cream year round. Affogato, which is an Italian treat made by [pouring espresso over ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees), is winterfied by adding an adorable snowman face. The snowman recipe consists of scooped balls of vanilla ice cream and melted chocolate and orange candy melts for a face. After freezing overnight, the snowy faces can be popped into a cup of coffee (or [hot chocolate for a non-caffeinated version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanas-hot-cocoa-pancakes)). Pretzel arms are optional. This coffee drink demonstrates how [seasonal beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-flavors) can be enjoyed after the holiday season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Winter-themed Drinks:** There is potential for innovating the winter drink category with creative and unconventional flavors that depart from traditional holiday themes. - **Dessert-themed Coffee:** By creating coffee drinks that are modeled after popular desserts, companies can offer unique and Instagram-worthy beverages that cater to younger generations. - **Cold Brew Innovations:** Using cold brew as a base for seasonal drinks can offer new possibilities for playing with flavors and textures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Shops and Cafés:** Creating seasonal drinks that are both tasty and visually appealing can attract customers and encourage social media sharing. - **Ice Cream Parlors:** Collaborating with coffee shops to offer affogato-style treats can expand the menu beyond traditional ice cream flavors. - **Candy and Confectionery Manufacturers:** Developing candy melts in unique flavors can enhance the possibilities for creating fun and creative designs for winter themed treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Espresso Pour-Over Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affogato-smoothie.md) - [Matcha Affogato Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-affogato-recipe.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Coffee Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiramisu-coffee.md) - [Snow-Inspired Blended Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatsuyuki-frappuccino.md) - [Icy Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-frozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Comforting Cocktail Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toddy-sorbet.md) - [Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-drink-menu.md) - [Sweet Italian-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-reserve.md)