# Spicy Strawberry Desserts Cold Stone Creamery's Valentines Day Treats Mix Chocolate & Spice By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-treat References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/01/cold-stone-offers-new-red-hot-strawberry-ice-cream-for-valentines.html) & [coldstonecreamery](http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/) This year, the [Cold Stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-batter-ice-cream) creamery is introducing several new Valentine's Day treats, including decadent chocolate fudge truffle sweets and a spicy [strawberry ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-ice-cream-flavors). Since it wouldn't quite be Valentine's Day without a chocolate-flavored something, there's a cake, ice cream cones and bite-sized chocolates for those who like to stick to what they know. For the more adventurous eaters out there looking to heat up the festivities, Cold Stone's Red Hot Strawberry ice cream cone is the real knockout. This treat includes brownie bits, fudge, strawberries and a whipped topping that's like getting to eat a bunch of desserts in one. While it may look like an ordinary strawberry cone that's been loaded with a bunch of toppings, the spice in this ice cream will heat you up throughout the cold winter months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spicy Desserts:** The combination of sweet and spicy flavors in desserts creates a unique taste experience and presents an opportunity for innovation in dessert making. - **Decadent Treats:** There is a trend towards offering rich and indulgent desserts, providing avenues for businesses to cater to the luxury market. - **Valentine's Treats:** There is a demand for seasonal desserts specifically created for Valentine's Day, allowing for businesses to offer limited edition and festive treats. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ice Cream Retail:** Existing ice cream retailers can expand their menu offerings to cater to customers looking for unique and indulgent dessert options. - **Confectionery:** Innovative confectionery businesses can market their unique flavors and luxury desserts to consumers who crave unique taste experiences. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can offer special seasonal desserts that cater to the Valentine's Day market, presenting an opportunity to increase revenue through targeted marketing and promotion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-valentines-day-menu.md) - [Fudge-Rich Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-truffle-ice-cream.md) - [Icy Valentine's-Ready Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecovered-strawberry-cream-ice.md) - [Chocolatey Strawberry Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-covered-strawberry-ice-cream.md) - [Indulgent Valentine's Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bunny-chocolate-covered-strawberry.md) - [Strawberry-Blended Custard Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovemonster-concrete.md) - [Festive Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frozen-desserts.md) - [Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chocolatiers-series-by-salt-straw.md) - [Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-for-you-cake.md)