# Reshaped Pastry Desserts The Apple Pie Cone Makes the Treat Easier to Handle and Eat By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-cone References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/01/15/Everything-Needs-to-Be-Put-in-Cone-Form-Especially-Pies/) & [dudefoods](http://dudefoods.com/the-apple-pie-cone/) Eating certain pastries on the go can be a messy undertaking unless it takes on a specific shape such as the Apple Pie Cone. Re-imagined to make the treat one that will be easily devoured and enjoyed, the Apple Pie Cone appears to channel an ice cream cone. This is only natural considering that [vanilla ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-pie-series) is the perfect topper to any steamy [apple pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-pie-ice-cream) dessert. Baked by [Nick of Dude Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-cream-dubai-chocolate), the Apple Pie Cone is relatively easy to make as long as an extra thick crust is used to ensure optimal sturdiness. Nick reveals, "I came up with it about a year and a half ago, but I never attempted it until recently because honestly, I never though it would actually work." Well, he made it work with flying colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Pastry Desserts:** Opportunity for creating innovative pastry desserts that are easy to eat on the go. - **Hybrid Desserts:** Opportunity for combining different dessert elements to create unique and enjoyable eating experiences. - **Revamped Classic Treats:** Opportunity for reimagining traditional desserts with new shapes and presentation styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to create and market convenient pastry desserts for busy customers. - **Food Retail:** Opportunity for food retailers to offer innovative and convenient dessert options to attract customers. - **Food Truck:** Opportunity for food truck vendors to develop unique and portable dessert offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handheld Taco-Inspired Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-and-cheese.md) - [Fruity QSR Dessert Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-roll.md) - [Crispy Cuban Apple Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pastelito.md) - [Cookie-Made Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-butter-cookie-cone.md) - [Dubai-Style Waffle Cone Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-cones.md) - [Diner Dessert Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-apple-pie-a-la-mode.md) - [Pizza Crust Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-crust-ice-cream-cone.md) - [Butter Cookie-Based Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-cookie-cones.md) - [Creative Pie-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieinspired-doughnuts.md)