To celebrate the many Disney animated characters currently on the studio's roaster, the Ginza Cozy Corner bakery is offering sophisticated pastries decorated to look like several of the most famous CGI characters created by Pixar. The desserts have an opulent and sophisticated style using different sponges, custards and edible decorations to reference the characters in abstract ways.
Ginza Cozy Corner's desserts reference such Disney characters as Boo and Mike from Monsters Inc, the aliens from Toy Story and Nemo from Finding Nemo by constructing elements of their costumes or design -- rather than the character themselves. For example, Sully is rendered into a cupcake with a neon blue pipped frosting topped with edible silver horns and Mike's eye is recreated using green sponge pastry, custard and a chocolate centre. The abstract designs nod to the characters while keeping the desserts sophisticated in aesthetic.
CGI Character Pastries
These Sweet Treats are Decorated As Popular Disney Animated Characters
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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