# Caesar Chocolate Truffles These Unconventionally SavorTruffles are Rolled in Caesar Salad Croutons By M | Published 2014-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Caesar-Salad-Croutons References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/04/30/how-to-make-caesar-salad-truffles/) & [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/author/becky/) These handmade chocolate truffles come with an unexpected savory taste thanks to the addition of crushed [Caesar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-steves1) salad croutons that the truffles are rolled in. These chocolatey dessert mix unexpected savory and sweet flavors. It's not uncommon to see savory and sweet food items mix in dessert items but these [Caesar salad crouton truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesar-salad-dip) are definitely one-of-a-kind. The homemade truffles are made with a mixture of [premium dark chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffles) and butter to create a velvety chocolate texture. Once the truffles have been rolled into tiny circles they are rolled into a topping inspired by the popular garlic salad made from Caesar salad dressing and crushed croutons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Desserts:** The trend of unconventional flavors in desserts is growing, creating opportunities for new savory dessert concepts. - **Savory Chocolates:** The trend of combining savory flavors with chocolates showcases a potential new subcategory within the chocolate industry. - **Unconventional Toppings:** The trend of using unconventional toppings on desserts presents an opportunity to explore unique and inventive flavor pairings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Chocolate Industry:** The chocolate industry can leverage the trend of unconventional flavors to create unique product offerings that stand out in a saturated market. - **Gourmet Dessert Industry:** Gourmet dessert companies can adopt the trend of adding savory elements to their desserts to appeal to a wider audience and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can explore the trend of using unconventional toppings on desserts to create memorable and buzz-worthy dishes that attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Natural Truffle Croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-croutons.md) - [Chocolate Cheese Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffvels.md) - [Chocolate Cheese Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velveeta-1.md) - [Truffle Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-chocolate-bar.md) - [Truffle-Stuffed Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alter-ecos-truffle-thins.md) - [Cinnamon Bun-Inspired Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-bun-inspired-truffles.md) - [Artisan Truffle Salt Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmesan-truffle-crackers.md) - [Italian Gelato Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-truffles.md) - [Ice Cream-Honoring Chocolate Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neapolitan-ice-cream-truffles.md)