# Pie-Inspired Ice Creams The Summer Pie Series by Salt & Straw Shares Sweet & Savory Indulgences By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-pie-series References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DKSJMQYOPoC/?hl=en&img_index=4) & [saltandstraw](https://saltandstraw.com/collections/monthly-menu-series)  A seasonal treat bursting with sun-kissed fruits—summer pies—inspired the newest ice cream series from [Salt & Straw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-picnic-series), and The Summer Pie Series turns [classic desserts into creamy, scoopable treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cerealsly-delicious-series-by-salt-straw) bursting with comforting flavor. This rotating ice cream menu serves up chilled delights like Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise, Wildflower Honey and Lemon Chess Pie and Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie. On the menu, there's something for virtually every taste preference. While the Gruyère and Tomato Custard Tart flavor veers into savory territory with cheese and tomato jam baked into a flaky pie crust, then tossed in salt and pepper custard ice cream, Salt & Straw's Coconut Cherry Pie with Almond Crust is a [vegan-friendly option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) made a sour fruit pie filling, shortbread almond crust and a rich coconut cream base. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 43% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Ice Cream Flavors:** The inclusion of savory elements like Gruyère and Tomato Custard Tart in ice cream demonstrates an innovative approach to flavor blending, appealing to adventurous food enthusiasts. - **Vegan Dessert Innovations:** Vegan options such as Coconut Cherry Pie with Almond Crust meet the rising demand for plant-based treats while maintaining rich and satisfying flavor profiles. - **Fruit-infused Desserts:** Transforming sun-kissed, seasonal fruits into ice cream offers a refreshing take on traditional desserts, tapping into consumers’ desire for fruit-forward flavors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The introduction of pie-inspired ice creams highlights a growth opportunity in the food and beverage sector for combining familiar comforts with novel experiences. - **Dairy Alternatives:** Vegan ice cream options attract the dairy alternatives industry, emphasizing the blending of non-dairy bases with traditional dessert profiles for expanding market reach. - **Culinary Arts:** The culinary arts industry sees disruption with the creative reinvention of classic dessert formats, inspiring chefs to pursue bolder, more experimental flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-picnic-series.md) - [Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-ice-creams.md) - [Chef-Crafted Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chef-series-by-salt-and-straw.md) - [Autumnal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harvest-festival-series.md) - [Apple Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-series.md) - [Festive Feast Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-themed-ice-creams.md) - [Spiced Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-series.md) - [Vegetal Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-farmers-market-series.md) - [Jammy Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-berries-series.md)