Emily Schuman's 'Pie Pops' update sweet, candy-colored lollipops. While many have infused the stems with hardened saccharine ingredients, Schuman's Cupcakes and Cashmere blog has instead opted for a baked pastry-inspired version, replete with butter, flour and a bit of elbow grease.
These precious Pie Pops were made by Schuman from scratch. While she admitted that she would have rather purchased ready-made dough for time saving purposes, she created her own mixture and filled it with a sweet berry jelly. Basic cookie cutters created the rounded shape which was further embossed with the end of the white sticks. Brushes of egg whites and dashes of granulated sugar were the last additions to the Pie Pops, bringing about a rustic golden finish.
Baked Pastry-Inspired Lollipops
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Pie Pops' are Miniature Desserts
Trend Themes
1. Baked-inspired Lollipops - The use of baked pastry-inspired ingredients in lollipops presents an opportunity for confectionery companies to offer unique and innovative flavors.
2. DIY Desserts - The popularity of making desserts from scratch presents an opportunity for home baking kit companies to offer innovative and convenient options for consumers.
3. Rustic Finish Treats - The trend for rustic, handmade-looking treats offers an opportunity for bakery cafes and coffee shops to differentiate themselves by offering unique pastry-inspired desserts.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The confectionery industry can leverage the trend of using baked pastry-inspired ingredients in lollipops to create new products that appeal to a wider audience.
2. Home Baking Kits - The popularity of DIY desserts presents an opportunity for home baking kit companies to offer innovative and convenient options for consumers who want to make their own unique treats at home.
3. Bakery Cafe - The trend for rustic, handmade-looking treats presents an opportunity for bakery cafes and coffee shops to differentiate themselves by offering unique pastry-inspired desserts that appeal to their customers.