If traditional sweet confectionaries aren't really your thing perhaps these savory dessert options are a better fit for your palette. Food companies, restaurants and bakeries are infusing more and more traditional dessert items with savory ingredients to create a new and unexpected flavor pairing.
Sweet and savory foods often pair well together as they have complementary flavor profiles. Ingredients like pepper, chili and coffee add an unexpected aroma to a chocolate filled dessert. Similarly fried pastries and cakes make the ideal base for infusing savory ingredients like nuts, chips and even meat into a traditionally sweet dessert item. Dishes like pulled pork donuts, glazed peanut butter bacon and potato chip cupcakes are great examples of how foodies are infusing savory ingredients into popular sweet foods and vice-versa.
41 Savory Dessert Items
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Sesame Seed Ice Cream
This Gray Ice Cream is Flavored with Savory Black Sesame Seeds
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Dessert Breakfast Sandwiches
Dunkin' Donuts's New Donut Breakfast Sandwich is Sweet and Savory
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Deceptively Deep-Fried Desserts
Fish and Chip Cupcakes by Belinda Lo Looks Savory but is Sweet
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Bacon-Infused Dessert Tacos
The Bacon Weave Choco Taco Combines Sweet and Savory Flavors
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Chilly Fast Food Desserts
These Cake French Fries and Ice Cream Hot Dogs are Perfect for Summer
36
Pasta-Flavored Popsicles
This Gari-Gari Kun Popsicle Tastes Like a Bowl of Spaghetti
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Salty Booze-Laden Chocolates
These Beer and Pretzel Fudge Pieces Appeal to Many Taste Buds
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Sushi-Themed Wedding Cakes
This Japanese Sushi Cake Was Used During an Important Ceremony
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Sweet-and-Savory Donuts
The Avocado Donut is a Healthy Gluten Free Dessert
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Eggcellent Hybrid Creations
The Pancake, Bacon and Egg Cupcakes are a Sweet and Savory Delight
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Japanese Dish Desserts
Sushi Cake is a Savory Meal That Looks Incredibly Sweet
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Candied Mexican Dishes
The Sugar Cookie Candy Tacos Put Your Halloween Candy to Good Use
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Boozy Ice Cream Treats
These Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches are Made with Beer Ice Cream
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Corn Chip Cakes
These Frito Caramel Cupcakes are the Ideal Salty Sweet Treat
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Marshmallow Pizzas
Pizza Hut Japan is Teaming Up with a Candy Company to Create a Peculiar Pizza
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Sizzling Bacon Cannolis
This Bacon Cannoli in an Unexpected Indulgence for Your Taste Buds
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Bacon Campfire Confections
These S'mores are a Perfect Balance of Sweet and Savory
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Glazed Peanut Butter Bacon
DudeFoods' Peanut Butter Bacon Makes Savory Meet Super Sweet
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Deceptively Savory Desserts
The Rice Krispies Burger is a Playful Baking Project
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Savory Alcohol-Soaked Fruit
Bourbon Baked Apples are a Nice Treat After a Long Day
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Savory Sweet Cookie Flavors
There Will Soon be Two New Oreo Cookie Flavors in the Family
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Christmas Chili Confections
Chocolate Covered Jalapenos Get Festive with Swirling Colors
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Deceptive Dessert Salami
The Sausage Sisters Make a Chocolate Salami Cookie Dessert
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Turkey-Caked Thanksgiving Recipes
This Leftover Turkey Recipe Gives Some Saltiness to Your Sweets
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Cake-Infused Hot Dogs
The Twilly Beef Hot Dog Uses a Twinkie as the Bun
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Savory Chip Cheesecakes
Guy Fieri's Cheesecake Challenge is a Medley of Junk Food
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Fromage-Spiked Cakes
This Sharp Cheddar Cupcake Shows that Cheese and Sugar Belong Together
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DIY Savory Gumbo Cupcakes
Fat Tuesday Meets Mardi Gras with This Gumbo Cupcake Recipe
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Bloody Mary Popsicles
Perry Santanachote of Thrillist Creates a Bacon-Infused Frozen Treat
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Pulled Pork Donuts
The Boss Hog Gourmet Donut Comes with Shredded Pork and Potato Salad Toppings
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Two-Toned Treats
The Black and White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Alternate Colors
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Turkey Meal Pastries
The Thanksgiving Croissant is a Compact Treat for the Holiday
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Cheese-Infused Cupcakes
The Cheddar And Jalapeno Muffins Recipe Updates Brunch
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Smiling Soup Biscuits
These Emoticon Crackers are Packed with Delicous Miso Soup
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Toast-Flavored Ice Cream
This Toast Ice Cream Tastes Like Buttered Honey Toast
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Bacon Pretzel Buns
These Cheddar Bacon Stuffed Pretzel Buns are Great for Snacking
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Peppery Bacon Donuts
Tim Hortons is Introducing a New Savory Black Pepper Bacon Donut
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Savory Soda Cupcakes
YouTuber Rosanna Pansino Tests Out the Mountain Dew Doritos Chip Cupcakes
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Potato Chip Cupcakes
These Potato Chip Confectionaries by Matt Robicelli are Savory and Sweet
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Candied Chocolate Donuts
These Peanut Butter Cup Donuts Mix Sweet and Savory Flavors
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Savory Chia Puddings
This Run Hard Eat Clean Snack is a Healthier Way to Enjoy Dessert
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Savory Soufflé Cups
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Everything-Flavored Twisted Pastries
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Savory Trail Mixes
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Campfire Dessert Muffins
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Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Business-Oriented Dessert Mixes
Nestlé Professional Debuts the New Milkybar and Aero Dessert Mixes
Ketchup-Flavored Candy Floss
French's and Treats for Us Collaborated on Ketchup Cotton Candy
Sleep-Friendly Cookies
Nightfood's Sleep-Friendly Cookies Satifsy Evening Cravings
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Canned Sparkling Sakes
Nihonsakari Japan Soda Pairs Well with Heavier Foods & Strong Flavors
Craft Cocktail Popcorn Snacks
Eatable Offers Chocolate Espresso Martini Milk Chocolate Kettle Corn
Whimsical Dessert Drinks
Wonka Inspired Candy Can's Caramel Fudge and Toffee Apple Flavors
Pickle-Flavored Mochi Bites
My/Mochi Unveiled Pickle Mochi Ice Cream for National Pickle Day
Lobster-Shaped Chocolates
Bixby Chocolate's Chocolate Lobsters Turn Dinner into Dessert
Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars
This Gourmet Chocolate Bar Plays with Sweet Potato & Marshmallow
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Upside-Down Pastries
This Viral TikTok Recipe Layers Honey, Fruits or Veggies and Cheese
Gut-Friendly Candy Products
Savvy Sweets Comes in Four Delicious and Familiar Varieties
Pickle-Infused Trail Mixes
Daily Crunch x Cleveland Kitchen Created a Tangy, Pickle-Inspired Snack
Decadent Dessert Bars
The Dessert Bar by Divine Deliciously Brightens Everyday Occasions
Peanut Butter Dessert Jars
Jar Joy's Peanut Butter Cup Jars are Viral TikTok Desserts
Dipped Cookie Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Adds a Layer of Indulgence to Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches
Playful Space-Themed Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery's Rocket Madeleines are Impressive and Whimsical
Indulgent Diner Dessert Dishes
These IHOP Desserts Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Multi-Textured Dessert Shakes
White Castle's Shake Parfaits Have Cookie or Butter Cake Bits
Soft Serve Croissants
Evana Patisserie & Cafe's Decadent Dessert is a French-Asian Fusion
Edible Flower Sprinkles
Eat Your Flowers' Edible Flowerfetti™ Sprinkles are Locally Sourced
Sour Easter Snack Boxes
The Cadbury Dairy Milk & Sour Patch Kids is Sweet and Tart
Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough
Doughpamine Makes Unconventional Flavors Like Miso Peanut Butter
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Crunchy Dessert-Flavored Candies
Skittles Desserts Capture the Tastes of Classic Treats
Sour Cream Frozen Desserts
Chipotle's Sour CREAMi Ice Cream Recipe is Tangy, Sweet and Super Rich
Indulgent Allergy-Friendly Snack Cups
Free2b's Newest Mini Cups Feature Over-the-Top Flavors
Snack Cake Popcorn Snacks
Hostess Created Popcorn for Its Twinkies and Ding Dongs Brands
Sweet Pickle Dips
Plucky Pickle Dip's Two New Dips Blend Cream Cheese & White Beans
Bourbon-Specific Snacks
The Sweetery's Bourbon Buddies Enhance the Drinking Experience
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites
TCHO's Choco Natchos are Cheesy Chocolate Bites are Savory & Spicy
Mexican Cuisine-Inspired Puddings
These New Jello-O Puddings Come in Two Zero-Sugar Flavors
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
Bardinet Inspirations Recreates the Flavors of French Desserts
Fudgy Pretzel Ice Creams
Ben & Jerry's New Impretzively Fudged Flavor is Sweet & Salty
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Syrup-Inspired Coffees
IHOP & Kraft Heinz Collaborated on Pancake-Inspired Coffee
Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches
L’Original Macaron Ice Cream is a Handheld Dairy Dessert
Freeze-Dried Candy Donuts
Shipley Do-Nuts' POPTASTIC do-nut Features Freeze-Dried Skittles
Savory Condiment Lip Glosses
Filipinta Beauty Makes Beauty Products Inspired by Pantry Staples
Sour Candy Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Sour Patch Kids Cookies are Infused with Sweet and Sour Bits
Collaboration Oat Milk Desserts
Carvel and Oatly Have Partnered on New Frozen Desserts
Asian-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
TOCHI's Gourmet Popcorn Line Features Flavors Like Salted Egg & Ube
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Nostalgic Frozen Desserts
Snoop Dogg & Happi Co. Partnered to Create Dr. Bombay Ice Cream
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Pickle-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Alicja Confections' Postcard Chocolates Feature Unique Flavors
Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sow Good is Launching a Crunchy, Heat-Proof Summer Snack
Artisan Wintertime Cafe Snacks
These Starbucks Baked Goods Come in Two Varieties
Cooking Sauce Bars
Bar to Cook Infuses Meals with Globally Inspired Flavor
Craft Cocktail Lollipops
Melville Candy's Gourmet Cocktail Lollipops are Handcrafted
Savory Korean-Style Pancakes
Lucky Foods Makes It Easy to Enjoy Korean Pancakes
Celebratory Candy-Topped Cakes
The SusieCakes x See’s Candies Collection is Limited-Edition
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches
Blue Bunny & Stuffed Puffs Teamed Up to Reinvent a Campfire Classic
Savory Onion Confit Pastries
Trader Joe's New Onion Confit Swirls are Perfect for Holiday Parties
Cornbread-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Compartés' Corn Bread Chocolate Bar is a Decadent Seasonal Treat
Autumnal Ice Creams
The Harvest Festival Series by Salt & Straw is Full of Fall Flavors
Limited-Edition Swicy QSR Menus
The Shake Shack Sweet and Savory Menu is Korean Cuisine-Inspired
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Pizza Bagel Cocktails
Saved by the Bellini by John deBary Shares a Bloody Mary with a Twist
Soft Swirled Dessert Pints
Blue Bunny Twist Pints Bring the Soft Serve Experience Home
Romantic Gifting-Ready Baked Goods
The Insomnia Cookies Valentine's Day Offerings are Celebratory
Savory Cocktail Dips
An Elegant Bar Order Inspired Chelsea Living Room's Dirty Martini Dip
Asian-Inspired Snack Cups
These Sun-Butter Chocolate Cups Feature Globally Inspired Fillings
Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars
Perry's Ice Cream Makes Super-Premium, Portion-Controlled Treats
Savory Egg Croffles
Spoke & Hub Added Savory Croffles to its All-Day Breakfast Menu
Dirty Martini Sundaes
Copinette Collaborated with Talenti on a Savory-Sweet Treat
Kid-Friendly Dissolvable Bites
Crispy Melts are Clinically Proven Dissolvable Finger Foods
Fireside Dessert Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts S’mores Choco & Marshmallow is Arriving in the UK
Savory Beef Cocktails
The Savory Project Serves Unconventional Drinks Like "Thai Beef Salad"
Tahini-Infused Frozen Desserts
Sweet Tahini Makes Pints with a Creamy Oat Milk and Tahini Base
Salad Dressing Cotton Candies
Chocolate Storybook Ranch Cotton Candy is Cool, Sweet and Tangy
Retro-Inspired Dessert Pots
Gü Desserts Nostalgia Comes in Two Flavors Inspired by the 1970s
Savory Snacking Donuts
These Mini Donuts are Stuffed with Chicken and Cheese
Liquid Cocktail Spices
Addition's Tinctures Infuse Drinks with Savory, Spicy & Sweet Flavors
Sundae-Inspired Chocolate Bars
Compartés' Hot Fudge Sundae Chocolate Bar is a Gourmet Treat
Cheesecake-Filled Mexican Pastries
Del Real's Churro Cheesecake Tamales Combines 3 Treats in 1
Italian-Inspired Potato Chips
The Saucy Ladies' Makes Globally Inspired Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Spiced Beer-Infused Cupcakes
Spiceology Debuts the Coffee Stout Guinness Chocolate Cupcake
Savory Pizza Cocktails
Double Chicken Please's Cold Pizza is Made with Parmesan Cheese
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Fruity Chocolate Bars
Popcorn Kitchen Launches a 750g 'Salted Caramel' Bar and Three 100g Variants
Sweet-Inspired Chocolate Bites
Frooze Balls Adds Two New Flavors to its Lineup
Dog-Friendly Jelly Mixes
SodaPup's Flavored Gelatin Mixes Turn into Snackable Jelly Shots
Customizable Party-Size Snack Boxes
Sugarwish Intoduces a Party Size Option of Its Service
Savory Bread-Making Mixes
King Arthur Baking's Savory Bread Mix Kits Help Bakers Go Beyond Sweets
Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes
Sprinkles Created a Special Chocolate Dulce De Leche Cupcake
Ramen-Infused Chocolates
This Alicja Confections Bar Combines Ramen and Chocolate
Salty-Sweet Cookie Dough Bites
The Newest Dough·Chi Flavor is Rolled in Crunchy Popcorn Crumbs
Spicy Chocolate Gelatos
All Things Cone-sidered is a Collaborative Gelato Flavor
Lemon-Infused Dessert Dips
Stonemill Kitchens' Lemon Bar Dessert Dip is Limited-Edition
Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams
The Salt & Straw Thanksgiving Series is Five-Course Meal-Inspired
Alcohol-Inspired Food Flavorings
These Alcohol-Inspired Flavors Have a Delicious Profile
Cupcake-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Sprinkles Chocolate Bars Capture the Taste of Signature Treats
Sake-Pairing Potato Chips
Wine Chips Created a Snack Specifically for Pairing with Sake
Sombrero-Shaped Appetizers
TexMex Sombreros are Shapely Snacks Filled with Flavor
Salted Caramel Confection Cups
The Béquet Caramel Cups Feature Celtic Sea Salt and More
Artisanal Sour Candy Mixes
Sockerbit's Sweet & Sour Mix is Inspired by Scandinavian Treats
Savory BBQ Sundaes
Smokey Bones Serves Savory Sundaes with Brisket and Barbecue Pork
Food-Friendly Wine Pairings
Pernod Launches a Fast Food-Complementing Wine Range
Collaborative Mustard-Flavored Candies
French's and Skittles Create an Ambiguous Yellow Skittle
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Has Unveiled Its Summer Picnic Series for August
Savory-Sweet Seasonal Donuts
McCormick & Dough Doughnuts Collaborated on Holiday Doughnut Bites
Sensible Autumnal Hummus Desserts
Summer Fresh Dessert Hummus Comes in Three Flavors
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Convenience-Focused Pastry Products
These New Pukka Savory Pastry Products Come in Two Varieties
Festive Snack Cake Desserts
The Mr Kipling Signature Collection Has Been Updated for the Holidays
Crispy Caramel Pastries
The Delicious Desserts Company Caramelised Biscuit Yum Yums are Flavorful
Pulled Pork Parfaits
Smokey Bones is Turning Brunch on Its Head with Its New Pulled Pork Sundae
Savory Salt-Free Seasonings
McCormick and Tabitha Brown Created New Seasonings & Seasoning Mixes
Bakery-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
These New Joe & Seph’s Popcorn Flavors are Limited-Edition
Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Remixes Ice Cream Sandwiches with Stroopwafel
Savory Ice Cream Treats
Milk Bar’s Seasonal Summer Offerings are Available at Bakeries Nationwide
Pizza Parlor Dessert Menus
Peter Piper Pizza Unveils the New Dessert Menu Items for the New Year
Savory Bloody Mary Mixes
Jack Link’s Bloody Mary Mixes are Smoky, Briny and Spicy
Hybrid Cinnamon Cupcake Cookies
Crumbl is Serving Up a New Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookie
Sandwich-Inspired Savory Cocktails
The NY Bodega Sour Uses Bacon-Washed Whiskey & Egg Whites
Savory Pizza Seasoning Cocktails
Home Run Inn Pizza Spice Adds Pizzeria Flavors to a Bloody Mary
Sweet Nutella-Topped Pizzas
Pieology Launches the New Dessert Pizza with Nutella Sauce
Exclusive Collab Spreads
The Tasty x PopUp Bagels Collab Shares a Trio of Limited-Time Shmears
Elevated Libation-Friendly Crisps
Made for Drink Made an Upscaled Version of Cheese & Onion Chips
Private Label Dessert Products
Spar Has Grown Its Ambient Dessert Range with New Options
Spiced Cinnamon Desserts
Pierre's Ice Cream Reintroduces the 'Cinnamon Ice Cream' for Consumers
Meltable Solid Food Snacks
Savorease Therapeutic Foods Provide Nutrition for People on Soft Diets