# Chicken Chain Banana Puddings Popeyes Just Announced the Debut of Its Banana Pudding Parfait By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-04-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-pudding-parfait References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26874114/popeyes-banana-pudding-parfait/) Magnolia Bakery might have a bit of competition now that [Popeyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-desserts) has begun serving up a sweet Banana Pudding Parfait. Set to debut just in time for spring, the new dish is the perfect way to end a meal at the [famous fried chicken chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-pickle-menu). Popeyes' new Banana Pudding Parfait is a nod to the brand's southern roots as the dessert is traditionally enjoyed throughout the southern United States. The whole thing starts with a "buttery vanilla cookie crumb crust," which is then topped with a creamy banana pudding and a dollop of lightly whipped cream. To finish, the pudding is topped with a whole vanilla wafer cookie and a sprinkling of butter vanilla cookie crumbs. In other words, it's like the sweet taste of spring in a bowl. Image Credit: *Popeyes.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Southern-inspired Desserts:** There is a growing trend of restaurants and food chains incorporating traditional southern desserts into their menus, presenting an opportunity for innovative dessert offerings. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** The rise of gourmet fast food, as demonstrated by Popeyes' Banana Pudding Parfait, shows the potential for elevating classic fast food dishes with high-quality ingredients and unique flavor combinations. - **Comfort Food Revival:** The revival of comfort food, exemplified by the popularity of dishes like banana pudding, suggests a market demand for nostalgic, indulgent treats that can be reimagined and modernized. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Chains:** Restaurant chains have an opportunity to tap into the trend of southern-inspired desserts by incorporating their own unique twists to classic recipes. - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can capitalize on the trend of gourmet fast food by partnering with restaurants that offer elevated and indulgent menu items. - **Dessert and Bakery Supplies:** Dessert and bakery supplies companies have the chance to cater to the comfort food revival trend by providing premium ingredients and innovative baking tools to businesses and home bakers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Homestyle Banana Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-banana-pudding.md) - [Artisan-Inspired QSR Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-desserts.md) - [Limited-Release Banana Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-new-banana-pudding.md) - [Banana Pudding-Flavored Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-banana-pudding-shake.md) - [App-Exclusive Pudding Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnolia-bakerys-banana-pudding.md) - [Frozen-To-Thaw Banana Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnolia-bakery1.md) - [Banana Pudding Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-pudding-cookie.md) - [Single-Serve Caramel Apple Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-cheesecake.md) - [Banana Pudding-Inspired Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-frosted-coffee.md)