# Indulgent Seasonal Dessert Menus Dairy Queen Has Released Its Summer Blizzard Menu By Ell Smith | Published 2018-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-blizzard-menu References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2018/04/30/dairy-queen-launches-new-summer-blizzard-menu-for-2018/) & [dairyqueen](http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Menu/Treats/?localechange=1) Summer is quickly approaching and Dairy Queen is creating a buzz by releasing its Summer [Blizzard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-queen-summer-blizzard-menu) Menu, which features a mix of old and new Blizzard flavors. Each item is limited-edition, creating a sense of urgency among fans of the indulgent dessert chain. The menu features new flavors like Jurassic Chomp and Summer Berry Cheesecake, while the returning flavors include Cotton Candy and S'mores. To continue the sweet celebration, the brand has also named the S'mores blizzard as its official Blizzard of the month of May 2018, which both promotes the new menu while reminding consumers of the newest additions to the menu. The brand is additionally welcoming back the [S'mores Blizzard Cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-smores-mcflurry), making for the perfect summer's day treat. Image Credit: Dairy Queen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited-edition Dessert Menus:** Establishing a sense of urgency among customers by offering limited-edition seasonal dessert menus with both new and returning flavors, creating excitement and encouraging repeat visits. - **Celebration of Sweet Flavors:** Using themed flavors like Jurassic Chomp and Summer Berry Cheesecake to create a memorable and indulgent experience for customers seeking unique dessert options. - **Promotion of Featured Flavor:** Highlighting a specific flavor, such as the S'mores Blizzard, as the official Blizzard of the month, effectively promoting the new menu and driving customer interest. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Chains:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the success of limited-edition dessert menus to attract customers with seasonal flavors, increasing sales and customer satisfaction. - **Dessert Chains:** Dessert chains can incorporate themed flavors and rotating menus to create a buzz and maintain customer engagement, driving repeat visits and brand loyalty. - **Ice Cream Parlors:** Ice cream parlors can adopt the strategy of promoting a featured flavor of the month to enhance customer experience and generate excitement, resulting in increased foot traffic and revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blended Frozen Treat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-queen-summer-blizzard-menu.md) - [Indulgent Autumnal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-blizzard-menu.md) - [Icy QSR Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-queen-holiday-menu.md) - [Fudgy Caramel Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-fudge-cheesecake-blizzard.md) - [Winter-Themed Blended Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-snowdrift-blizzard.md) - [Sweet S'mores-Inspired Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-smores-shake.md) - [Holiday Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-chill.md) - [Co-Branded Blended Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-caramel-craze-blizzard.md) - [Baked Goods-Infused Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-sugar-cookie-blizzard.md)