# Apple Pie Corn Dogs Dominique Ansel Kitchen Will be Offering a Limited Edition Apple Pie Dessert By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-01-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-dessert References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2017/01/135768/dominique-ansel-new-food) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BPFtQcvBrJ0/) Dominique [Ansel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cronut), creator of the Cronut as well as more recent baked goods including interlocking churro desserts, has come up with an exclusive apple pie dessert that will only be available this weekend -- Saturday, January 14th to Monday, January 16th. The famous French pastry chef collaborated with Jeremiah Lawrence and Fabian von Hauske Valtierra (the chefs at Contra and [Wildair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishwife-snack-bar-shop)) to concoct the Apple Pie Corn Dog. The treat consists of roasted parsnip ice cream and a caramelized Gala apple and almond biscuit filling covered in cornmeal batter. Made to order, the customizable apple pie dessert can be topped with apple cider caramel drizzle and a "crispy potato chip feuilletine" too, according to Ansel's [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-crookie) post. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 46% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Limited Edition Desserts:** There is growing demand for limited edition desserts that offer unique and indulgent flavor experiences. - **Collaborative Creations:** Collaborations between renowned pastry chefs allow for the creation of innovative and boundary-pushing desserts. - **Customizable Dessert Experiences:** Consumers are seeking customizable dessert options that cater to their personal preferences and tastes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pastry Industry:** The pastry industry can capitalize on the trend by creating limited edition desserts like the Apple Pie Corn Dog and offering unique flavor combinations. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels, restaurants, and dessert franchises can attract customers by featuring collaborative creations by renowned pastry chefs and offering exclusive dessert experiences. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can innovate by providing customizable dessert options to meet the growing demand for personalized culinary experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Pie-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pie-doughnuts.md) - [Apple Pie-Flavored Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-texas-apple.md) - [Hot Dog Danishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-damour.md) - [Fruity QSR Dessert Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-roll.md) - [Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-springs-cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Limited-Time Autumnal Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-assortment.md) - [Autumnal Bite-Sized Apple Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-bitz.md) - [Apple Pie Parfaits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pie-parfait.md) - [Peachy Choux Puff Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-peaches-cream-choux-puff.md)