# No-Bake Apple Pinwheels These Apple Pie Cheesecake Desserts Take Seconds to Prepare By M | Published 2015-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pinwheels References: [twohealthykitchens](http://www.twohealthykitchens.com/2015/10/01/no-bake-apple-pie-cheesecake-pinwheels/) & [twohealthykitchens](http://www.twohealthykitchens.com) These delicious apple pinwheels are a great no-bake alternative to creating a [full-fledged baked fall dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-pumpkin-menu). Instead these rolls replicate the flavors of a cheesecake and apple pie with fresh ingredients that can be served up instantly. These [apple pie cheesecake pinwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-and-cinnamon-frosting) get their name from the way the ingredients are rolled together like a wrap and then sliced to create mini rounds. The pinwheels are made with multi-grain wraps that are topped with a crunchy nut-free butter, light cream cheese, [sliced apples and cinnamon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-granola-bakes). Everything is then rolled inside the bread and sliced so that each pinwheel showcases the healthy ingredients inside. This is a simple, low calorie alternative to dessert that still offers the same great festive flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **No-bake Desserts:** Creating more no-bake dessert alternatives for consumers to save time in the kitchen. - **Healthy Substitutes:** Offering healthy substitutions for classic dessert ingredients to meet the growing demand for healthy options. - **Miniature Food:** Creating miniature desserts that can be easily shared and consumed on the go. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating no-bake desserts as a new product line to cater to the busy lifestyles of consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Developing more healthy substitutes for ingredients commonly used in desserts to meet the demand of health-conscious consumers. - **Hospitality:** Creating more miniature desserts to offer as part of dessert buffets or catering services for special events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Apple-Centric Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crumble.md) - [Single-Serve Caramel Apple Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-cheesecake.md) - [Autumnal Bite-Sized Apple Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-bitz.md) - [Pie-Flavored Toast Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-piestyle-sheets.md) - [Apple Pie Wafer Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voortman-apple-pie-wafers.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Cheesy Cinnamon Roll Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-cheesecake.md) - [Diner Dessert Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-apple-pie-a-la-mode.md) - [Peach-Flavored Cinnamon Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-grands-cinnamon-rolls.md)