# Frozen Cream Truffles The Cupcakes and Cashmere 'Strawberry Bonbons' Are Chilled By Jordy E | Published 2012-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-bonbons References: [cupcakesandcashmere](http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/strawberry-bonbons) The culinary and at-home decor blog 'Cupcakes and Cashmere' has released a segment on 'Strawberry Bonbons.' The small frozen pops are excellent for an end of summer event, and moreover provide a chilled take on truffles. Truffles are known for their lavish tastes and qualities. Although enjoyed at room temperature, Emily Schuman has updated them here by way of [strawberry ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecovered-strawberry-cream-ice). The author made the [frozen treat of fresh fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-covered-strawberry-ice-cream), and given the all too sweet flavor of the dessert, she toned it down here with a dark bittersweet chocolate coating. As Schuman points out in her entry, similar icy bonbons may be made with [salty caramel or peanut butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-banana) ingredients, all dependent upon the cravings of the chef. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Frozen Truffle Desserts:** Frozen truffle desserts are a new take on traditional truffles, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies specializing in frozen desserts. - **Fruit-infused Frozen Desserts:** Fruit-infused frozen desserts like the strawberry bonbons offer a healthier, refreshing alternative to traditional sweet treats, creating an opportunity for companies to innovate in the frozen dessert market. - **Customizable Frozen Bonbons:** Customizable frozen bonbons offer a personalized dessert that caters to individual cravings, presenting an innovation opportunity for companies specializing in on-demand, customizable food and beverage options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Frozen Dessert Industry:** The frozen dessert industry can capitalize on the trend of frozen truffle desserts by offering new and unique flavors, and promoting fruit-infused, healthier options. - **Gourmet Chocolate Industry:** The gourmet chocolate industry can explore new market opportunities by partnering with frozen dessert companies to provide high-quality, bittersweet chocolate coatings for frozen truffle desserts. - **Customizable Food and Beverage Industry:** The customizable food and beverage industry can create innovative services that allow customers to personalize and order frozen bonbons with preferred flavors and ingredients on-demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream-Honoring Chocolate Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neapolitan-ice-cream-truffles.md) - [Italian Gelato Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-truffles.md) - [Ganache-Filled Dessert Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cones.md) - [Creamy Mascarpone Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mascarpone-bites.md) - [Fruit-Forward Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tru-fru-1.md) - [Chocolate-Covered Frozen Fruit Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trfr-frozen-fruit-snacks.md) - [Fudge-Rich Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-truffle-ice-cream.md) - [Dark Chocolate Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-gelato-pops.md) - [Dipped Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipped-cookie-sandwiches.md)