# Pickle Soft Serve Desserts Lucky Pickle Dumpling Co. Offers a Pickle-Flavored Chilled Dessert By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-desserts References: [foodandwine](http://www.foodandwine.com/news/pickle-flavored-soft-serve-new-york-city) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BiHMjCkBrNM/?taken-by=luckypickledumpling) Alongside offering matcha and chocolate dip soft serve desserts, the newly opened [Lucky Pickle Dumpling Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-salt-lager) in New York City's Upper West Side also serves a pickle-flavored option. The green-colored pickle soft serve costs $5, with many adventurous foodies calling the serving size generous and the flavor delightfully unexpected. There are some other pickle-centric menu items available at the Lucky Pickle Dumpling Co., including everything from [Sriracha Pickle Slaw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sriracha-energy-drink) to The Lucky Pickle, a vegan-friendly sweet and sour serving of veggies. Over the last few months, plenty of pickle-centric food and beverage products have emerged—with [Sonic Drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-x-grillos)-In adding a Pickle Juice Slush to its menu and some brands now offering salty pickle brine cocktail mixers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Pickle-flavored Desserts:** Exploring the unique flavor of pickles in chilled desserts presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative and unexpected taste experiences. - **Adventurous Foodie Culture:** The rise of adventurous foodie culture opens up avenues for businesses to experiment with unconventional flavors, appealing to a growing market seeking novel dining experiences. - **Pickle-centric Products:** The emergence of pickle-centric food and beverage products indicates a trend towards incorporating pickles into various culinary creations, providing opportunities for businesses to develop unique pickle-inspired offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of pickle-flavored desserts and pickle-centric products by creating innovative and diverse pickle-infused menu items and products. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can cater to adventurous foodie culture by incorporating pickle-inspired dishes and drinks into their menus, attracting customers looking for unique and surprising culinary experiences. - **Culinary Innovation:** The field of culinary innovation can explore the potential of pickle-flavored desserts and products, pushing the boundaries of taste and texture to create disruptive food experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pickle-Flavored Mochi Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-mochi-ice-cream.md) - [Collaboration Pickle-Flavored Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-cupcake.md) - [Pickle-Powered QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-x-grillos.md) - [Limited-Time Pickle Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-pickled-menu.md) - [Premium Pickle-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pickle.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-dill-pickle.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-pickle-roulette.md) - [Pickle QSR Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickled-menu.md) - [Creamy Pickle-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-pickles-pizza.md)