The gourmet doughnut trend continued to thrive in 2016. Artisanal doughnut shops offered a variety of unique flavors, fillings, and toppings and also explored fusion recipes
The trend of spiralizing fruits and vegetables extended to desserts in 2016. Spiralized fruit salads, apple "noodle" desserts, and sweet potato spirals became a creative and alternative for those seeking unique ways to enjoy sweets.
Churros took on a new twist in 2016 with the emergence of stuffed churros. These cinnamon-sugar-coated treats were filled with a variety of sweet fillings such as chocolate, caramel, or fruit-flavored creams, similar to eclairs
The trend of serving desserts in jars, such as layered parfaits and individual cakes, grew in popularity in 2016 especially since they were easy to sell and carry
2016 was the year dessert makers took risks without thinking about payoffs, flavor-wise and also in terms of texture. Let’s find out more
Activated charcoal made its way into desserts, lending a striking black color to ice creams, smoothies, and pastries. Black ice cream cones and charcoal-infused desserts became popular owing to their striking moody look
Mochi ice cream gained popularity in 2016, offering a chewy, sweet rice dough exterior encasing a ball of ice cream. These bite-sized treats also gained popularity as they are difficult to make at home
Matcha continued to be a prominent ingredient, not only in traditional desserts but also in beverages and contemporary treats. Matcha lattes and matcha-infused desserts gained popularity for their vibrant green color