Cupcakes are still trending as the nation’s number one dessert, according to The Food Network. Likewise, in-store bakery cupcake sales were up 6% during the past three years, and cupcakes are penetrating foodservice menus at a rapid pace, says Rich Products Corp.
Flavored vodkas are by no means a new concept; citrus- and berry-flavored options have been around for years, and 2011 saw a number of new and unusual flavors enter the fray.
After tightening their belts during the recession, consumers are once again clamoring for the end-of-the-meal treat. New twists on traditional desserts, ethnic flavors and mini-portions define today’s most popular items.
Each year, Prepared Foods honors the food and beverage industry’s most ground-breaking innovations, as well as the teamwork behind those products. This year’s awards, sponsored by the American Egg Board, were presented at the Prepared Foods’ New Products Conference in September and recognized a range of products--from entrees to desserts.
Cookies are the newest upscale dessert confection. Watermelons - Consumers still want a watermelon that is exceptionally sweet and extra juicy, but a good watermelon also must ship well--which means a thicker rind and a uniform, rounder shape.
The growing appetite here at home for diverse sweet and savory experiences has encouraged chefs to incorporate once-rare ingredients into dessert creations.
