# Salted Caramel Ice Cream Cups Spangles Just Debuted the New Turtle Slide Made with Snickers By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-slide References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/05/28/spangles-introduces-new-turtle-slide-made-with-snickers/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/spanglesinc/photos/a.356034084430080/2525011694198964/?type=3&theater) Summer is the season of frozen desserts, which is why Spangles just announced the debut of its new 'Turtle Slide Made with Snickers.' Spangles is a Kansas-based fast food chain that's known for its 1/3-pound burgers and its tasty soft-serve treats. Recently, the chain expanded its dessert lineup to include the new Turtle Slide Made with Snickers. The indulgent frozen dessert starts with a base of [creamy vanilla soft serve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-desserts), which is then layered with thick chocolate sauce, sea salt caramel sauce, and [chunks of Snickers candy bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickers-crunchy-peanut-butter-ice-cream-bar). As the brand explains on its [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexi-ai) page, the new Turtle Slide Made with Snickers is "an ooey gooey delicious treat!" If you're looking to sample the new dessert, it's available at participating Spangles locations for a limited time. Image Credit: *Spangles.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Frozen Dessert Innovations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and unique flavor combinations for frozen desserts. - **Indulgent Dessert Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create extravagant, over-the-top dessert options to attract consumers seeking indulgence. - **Limited-time Specials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer exclusive, time-limited desserts to generate buzz and encourage repeat visits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Chains:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative dessert offerings to differentiate from competitors. - **Dessert Shops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with innovative techniques and ingredients to create unique frozen treats. - **Food and Beverage Retailers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with dessert brands to bring exclusive limited-time offerings to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Co-Branded Blended Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-caramel-craze-blizzard.md) - [Caramel-Dipped Waffle Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-dipped-waffle-cone.md) - [Indulgent Spoonable Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes2.md) - [Crunchy Churro Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-churro-crunch-ice-cream.md) - [Salty-Sweet Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-brown-butter-cookie-dazzler.md) - [Autumnal Ice Cream Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-hot-fudge-sundae.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickers-butterscotch-scoop.md) - [Salted Caramel QSR Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-frosty.md) - [Branded Bite-Sized Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickers-ice-cream-minis.md)