# Boozy Bacon Ice Creams This Homemade Beer and Bacon Toffee Sundae Throws Everything Into the Mix By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toffee-sundae References: [buzzfeed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/bacon-me-crazy?utm_term=.eaGBZ1ZKz) & [foodnetwork](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-symon/beer-and-bacon-toffee-sundaes-recipe.html) This [boozy bacon and toffee sundae](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bacon-menu) combines four amazing ingredients in one incredible dessert. Created by Master Chef Michael Symon and posted on the Food Network website, the recipe for Beer and Bacon Toffee Sundaes can also be used making store-bought ice cream if you want to make things a bit easier for yourself. To try this meaty toffee sundae at home, you will need ingredients such as diced bacon, [stout beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovely-day-for-a-guinness-ice-cream), vanilla ice cream and toasted pecans. You can also sprinkle some sea salt, crispy bacon bits and the nuts on as garnish. This [alcoholic dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-and-wine) is a gluttonous example of how many in the culinary world are chasing epic end products and often quite literally having the cake and eating it too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alcoholic Dessert Innovations:** Opportunity for creating unique and indulgent dessert recipes that incorporate alcoholic ingredients. - **Gourmet Ice Cream Varieties:** Opportunity for developing unconventional ice cream flavors using savory ingredients like bacon and beer. - **Creative Garnishes for Desserts:** Opportunity for experimenting with unique toppings and garnishes to enhance the flavor and presentation of desserts. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring new flavors and combinations for innovative dessert recipes in the food and beverage industry. - **Hospitality:** Developing gourmet dessert offerings to attract customers and enhance dining experiences in the hospitality industry. - **Specialty Food Retail:** Creating and marketing unique, artisanal ice cream flavors to target niche markets in the specialty food retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory BBQ Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-sundae.md) - [Indulgent Spoonable Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes2.md) - [Beer-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brewers-series.md) - [Cotton Candy Bacon Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blonde-ale.md) - [Bacon-Infused Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bacon-bash-meal.md) - [Beer-Infused Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-high-life-ice-cream-dive-bars.md) - [Spiked Alcoholic Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiked-root-beer-float-ice-cream.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Stout Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-x-mackies-of-scotland.md) - [TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-dad-fathers-day-tray.md)