You can get more add-on sales out of your menu with a few of these delectable dessert trends. 

Don’t forget about nostalgia

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What’s old is new again! Those childhood favorites and retro comfort classics are coming back in a big way. Four out of five consumers said they were interested in nostalgic desserts, but only two out of every five operators served them.^* So if you’re looking to make more out of your dessert menu, look back to the past. Brands like Nestlé® Carnation tie into the olden days really well, bringing a creamy texture and luxurious mouthfeel that only grandma could achieve. 

• Cold brew cheesecake

Build on beloved brands

Popular brands can help move even more desserts. Consumers are willing to pay more for brand names they know and love. In a survey, consumers rated desserts highly for both purchase intent and uniqueness.* So when you’re whipping up your super special cookie recipe, look to classic ingredients from Nestlé® Toll House brand to add a familiar taste to your creation.  

• Ice cream sliders featuring Nestlé Toll House cookies

‘Tis the season

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Your customers are growing accustomed to the seasonal LTOs—and they’re looking forward to them. Take advantage of that hype with a classic dessert, like pumpkin pie in the fall. Or take a chance and make something that uses seasonal favorites in an exciting new way. LIBBY’S® Pumpkin is the perfect ingredient to go wild with. It’s a fall favorite, but can work in nearly anything. 

• Everyday Pumpkin Parfait

Any way you serve up sweet endings—Nestlé brands provide an easy way elevate your options, helping you drive your dessert-menu profits.

* Datassential, The World of Desserts, Q4 2023.