If you are looking for a hot beverage that is winter-appropriate, but you are over traditional Christmas flavors, this snowman recipe will warm you inside out. From I Am a Food Blog, the homemade snowman affogato is also the perfect treat for people who like eating ice cream year round.
Affogato, which is an Italian treat made by pouring espresso over ice cream, is winterfied by adding an adorable snowman face. The snowman recipe consists of scooped balls of vanilla ice cream and melted chocolate and orange candy melts for a face. After freezing overnight, the snowy faces can be popped into a cup of coffee (or hot chocolate for a non-caffeinated version). Pretzel arms are optional.
This coffee drink demonstrates how seasonal beverages can be enjoyed after the holiday season.
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Trend Themes
1. Winter-themed Drinks - There is potential for innovating the winter drink category with creative and unconventional flavors that depart from traditional holiday themes.
2. Dessert-themed Coffee - By creating coffee drinks that are modeled after popular desserts, companies can offer unique and Instagram-worthy beverages that cater to younger generations.
3. Cold Brew Innovations - Using cold brew as a base for seasonal drinks can offer new possibilities for playing with flavors and textures.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Shops and Cafés - Creating seasonal drinks that are both tasty and visually appealing can attract customers and encourage social media sharing.
2. Ice Cream Parlors - Collaborating with coffee shops to offer affogato-style treats can expand the menu beyond traditional ice cream flavors.
3. Candy and Confectionery Manufacturers - Developing candy melts in unique flavors can enhance the possibilities for creating fun and creative designs for winter themed treats.