What are the latest ice cream trends? As a manufacturer of powdered ice cream mixes, we constantly monitor the market and analyse consumer choices to provide our clients with practical inspiration and ideas they can easily implement in their parlours.
The current trend of returning to classics with a modern twist goes hand in hand with a growing openness to bold flavour experiments. Ready to jump in? All you need is an ice cream mix – for soft serve or twist ice cream – and the drive to create. If you want to serve ice cream that everyone will love, take inspiration from our suggestions and start scooping treats that every ice cream lover will crave!
This is great news for those serving soft serve or twist ice cream and focusing on timeless tastes. Traditional flavours such as cream, strawberry, chocolate or vanilla are being given a fresh update through the use of modern toppings. This combination is the recipe for trendy yet easy-to-make desserts. Want to reinterpret the classics? It’s easy – simply add fresh, appealing touches and you’re ready to go!
• Pistachio
• Salted caramel
• Edible dried flowers
• Dubai chocolate
Savoury ice cream flavours are gaining popularity. Consumers are interested not only in nostalgic tastes but also in new, bold options: sour, salty, spicy. To create these interesting combinations, try the following unusual additions:
• Olive oil and salt
• Matcha
• Popcorn
• Wasabi
We love when it crunches – even in ice cream. That’s why adding elements with a desired crunch has become a major trend. Creating a dessert with this in mind is very simple. For example, pair cream-flavoured ice cream with cookie pieces or popcorn, or add churros or coconut flakes. Very often, this crispy, sensory-stimulating texture becomes the deciding factor for customers. So don’t be afraid to mix textures – add toppings to your traditional ice cream that will make every bite even more pleasurable.
Summer is a time for travel – exploring new places and new tastes. Today, dessert lovers don’t have to travel far to enjoy the flavours of Dubai chocolate, mango lassi or matcha – the local ice cream parlour is enough. Will that be yours? Embrace flavour innovation and offer your customers exotic new tastes loved all around the world.
| Flavour inspiration | Preparation tip |
| Matcha ice cream | Combine vanilla ice cream with vibrant green matcha |
| Mango ice cream | Use mango pulp or serve cream-based ice cream with sliced mango or mango purées |
| Pistachio ice cream | Pistachio in any form is one of the biggest trends of recent months. Try pairing ice cream with espresso and pistachio cream for a fashionable flavour and eye-catching presentation. |
Ice cream creations that resemble cakes, complete with toppings and sauces? Yes, please! Ice cream in this form not only looks stunning but also tastes delicious. Though slightly more time-consuming to prepare, these “ice cream cakes” are gaining popularity and increasingly appearing on ice cream menus in this stylish form.
One of the hottest trends is ice cream inspired by classic desserts such as cheesecake, brownie, tiramisu or crème brûlée. Flavours drawn from popular cakes and sweets can not only be recreated in frozen form but also combined creatively – pairing scoops with baked dessert elements. These combos create eye-catching, premium treats that impress in both flavour and form.
The trend for artisanal and vegan sorbets shows no sign of slowing – driven by growing consumer awareness and expectations around quality and plant-based ingredients. More and more customers are choosing ice cream with simple, natural ingredients – often based on plant milk and free from artificial additives.
But you don’t have to make them by hand to meet these expectations. Machine-made ice cream can be just as good! LYKKE ice cream is a ready-made solution for today’s consumers – natural, full of flavour, and made with a focus on exceptional quality.
Can ice cream fit into a healthy lifestyle trend? Absolutely! Ice cream with reduced sugar content or high in protein are growing in popularity – perfect for active people and those who care about a balanced diet. If you’re looking for a powdered mix that meets these needs, try LYKKE’s soft serve and twist ice cream. Made with whole milk, natural colouring foods, fruit juice and real cocoa – they’re the ideal option for customers who value not only taste but also quality.
Ice cream trends continue to evolve – consumers are searching not only for new flavours but also for unique culinary experiences. Texture, aesthetics, high-quality ingredients and a sustainable approach to production are gaining importance. Parlours that respond flexibly to these needs and use proven solutions are building strong positions in the market. LYKKE ice cream is a ready-made answer to current and future demands – a synonym for quality, innovation and reliability.
“The priority in our product development is to create recipes inspired by consumer experience and expectations, and to approach the selection of the highest quality ingredients responsibly. LYKKE’s product portfolio allows for quick implementation in any business,”– says the Head of R&D at LYKKE
Thanks to solutions like these, you can serve ice cream that not only tastes great, but also reflects the values today’s customers care about – and that’s the best direction for the future.
