# Chocolate-Topped Ice Cream Pints Ben & Jerry's 'Topped' Desserts Boast a "Spoonable Topping" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topped-ice-cream References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BXqTq_VDj-k/?taken-by=benandjerrysuk) & [benjerry](http://www.benjerry.co.uk/flavours/topped) Ben & Jerry's is now introducing consumers to a trio of Topped ice cream pints that boast a "spoonable" layer of milk or white chocolate on the top. These new Ben & Jerry's varieties include flavors like Salted Caramel Brownie, Strawberry Swirled and [Chocolate Caramel Cookie Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-ice-cream-sandwich), which boast additions like marshmallow swirls, chocolate chunks and chunks of cookies. The decadent treats remind of the Ben & Jerry's Core range, which includes a solid filling that runs through the center of an ice cream pint. Alongside its newest range, Ben & Jerry's shared a guide to six different styles of enjoying its Topped ice cream treats, detailing personalities like 'The Perfectionist,' 'The Sharer' and even 'The Master of Self-Restraint.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spoonable Desserts:** Opportunity to innovate and create new spoonable dessert concepts with different flavors and toppings. - **Decadent Treats:** Opportunity to create indulgent desserts with unique textures and add-ins that enhance the overall experience. - **Interactive Dessert Experiences:** Opportunity to innovate and create desserts with interactive elements that allow customers to customize and personalize their experience. ### Where This Applies - **Ice Cream:** Ice cream companies can innovate and offer different spoonable dessert options with various flavors and textures. - **Confectionery:** Companies in the confectionery industry can create decadent treats with unique textures and add-ins that appeal to consumers' desire for indulgent experiences. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and cafes can offer interactive dessert experiences, allowing customers to add their own toppings and flavors to create a customized dessert. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classic Dessert-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-topped1.md) - [Indulgent Spoonable Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes2.md) - [Pint-Sized Ice Cream Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes.md) - [Sundae-Inspired Ice Cream Pints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundae-range.md) - [Super-Premium Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-ice-cream-bars.md) - [S'more-Packed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes1.md) - [Chocolate-Packed Dairy-Free Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-chocolate-caramel-brownie-nondairy.md) - [Chocolatey Strawberry Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-covered-strawberry-ice-cream.md) - [Fudgy Pretzel Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impretzively-fudged.md)