# Deconstructed Dessert Cups Friendly's Dessert Cups Reinvent Classics to Offer a Dessert for One By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-dessert-for-one References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4036-new-on-the-shelves) & [friendlys](https://www.friendlys.com/ice-cream-item/red-velvet-cake-dessert-cup/) Friendly’s Dessert Cups offer a convenient way for consumers to enjoy the taste of some classic treats like banana cream pie, strawberry shortcake and red velvet cake in a format that provides just a dessert for one. The single-serve dessert cups feature up to six layers of ingredients, including a whipped topping and a texture-rich add-on. While the Pecan Praline Cup combines praline-coated pecan pieces, [vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes2) with a topping of roasted pecan pieces, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Cup layers chocolate nut butter fudge truffles with indulgent chocolate ice cream and chocolate flakes. Consuming these [classic desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-dessert) typically calls for purchasing an entire pie or a cake, yet these single-serve dessert cups offer an easy way to eat these beloved desserts on the go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Single-serve Dessert Cups:** Single-serve dessert cups provide a convenient and on-the-go way to enjoy classic desserts. - **Texture-rich Ingredients:** The use of multiple layers of texture-rich ingredients in dessert cups creates a more indulgent and satisfying experience. - **Reinventing Classic Desserts:** Deconstructed dessert cups reinvent classic desserts by offering them in a modern and single-serving format. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the opportunity to create and market their own line of single-serve dessert cups. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry has the potential to develop innovative packaging solutions specifically designed for single-serve dessert cups. - **Snack Foods:** Snack food companies can incorporate the concept of single-serve dessert cups into their product offerings to provide consumers with a variety of indulgent snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-and-go-desserts.md) - [Picnic-Ready Dessert Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cups.md) - [Portioned Cost-Conscious Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bunny-loadd-sundaes.md) - [Ready-to-Serve Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vandemoortele-desserts.md) - [Single-Serve Foodservice Cream Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cream-pies.md) - [Multi-Layered Sundae Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dippin-dots-ice-cream-sundaes.md) - [Indulgent Single-Serve Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyrus-olearys-mini-cheesecakes.md) - [Mini Plant-Powered Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-dessert.md) - [Multi-Layer Frozen Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jars-by-dani.md)