# Savory Dessert Sandwiches This Thai Ice Cream Topped with Nuts & Corn is Served on a Breaded Bun By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-ice-cream References: [saveur](http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Pok-Pok) This Thai ice cream dessert recipe puts a literal spin on the concept of an [ice cream sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-ice-cream-sandwich). To prepare, although you could go the easy route of buying a pre-made ice cream in a tub, the recipe from chef Pichet Ong also details how to make your own from a base of [coconut milk and sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangonada-ice-cream-with-tajn). The entire dessert dish is served open-faced on an hot dog bun and is topped with an unusual mix of ingredients, including canned corn, seeds, nuts, [crushed chocolate chip cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-biscoff), fruit and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk. Although the look and flavors of this Thai-inspired recipe could work as either a lunch snack or a dessert, it offers a refreshing way to cool off at any time of the day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Savory Dessert Combinations:** Combining savory and sweet flavors in desserts is becoming more popular, creating opportunities to innovate with unexpected ingredient combinations. - **Personalized Ice Cream:** Making ice cream from scratch allows for endless flavor combinations and personalization, presenting opportunities for businesses to offer unique and customizable dessert options. - **Alternative Bread Bases:** Replacing traditional bread with alternative bases, such as hot dog buns or waffles, provides opportunities to create unique and eye-catching desserts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and cafes can innovate with new, unexpected dessert offerings that combine savory and sweet flavors. - **Retail:** Retail stores can offer pre-made ice cream bases and toppings for customers to create personalized dessert combinations at home. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can experiment with using alternative bread bases for their desserts, creating unique and visually appealing products that stand out from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream-Topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-crispy-chicken-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Asian-Influenced Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabai-creamery.md) - [Soy Sauce Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-tree-soy-sauce-ice-cream.md) - [Ice Cream-Filled Donut Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-donuts-donut-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Bread Roll-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parker-house-rolls-with-salted-buttercream.md) - [Burger-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-ice-cream.md) - [Creamy Dessert-Style Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marks-spencer-dessert-sandwich.md) - [Asian-Flavored Ice Cream Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asianflavored-ice-cream.md) - [Soy Sauce Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soy-sauce-ice-creams.md)