# Cannoli-Inspired Pancakes IHOP's Italian Cannoli Pancakes Reinvents Shell-Filled Pastry Treats By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannoli-pancakes References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4037-new-on-the-menu) & [ihop](https://www.ihop.com/en/menu/limited-time-offer/italian-cannoli-pancakes) [IHOP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cake-pancakes) recently added a globally inspired item to its menu—Italian Cannoli Pancakes, which offer a new way for consumers to enjoy a twist on a classic pastry treat. Rather than stacking three buttermilk pancakes one atop another, the dish features pancakes that are rolled and stuffed with a filling of [sweet Ricotta cream and chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-mascarpone-pancakes). To top off the sweet breakfast creation, IHOP dresses its Italian Cannoli Pancakes with texture-rich cannoli pieces, chocolate chips and a creamy whipped topping. The creative dish offers a fun way for people of all ages to try a different take on a staple sweet breakfast item and an [iconic Italian pastry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-passport-to-italy-collection). IHOP is introducing its Italian Cannoli Pancakes as one of its new International Pancakes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **International Pancakes:** The trend of introducing globally inspired pancakes offers opportunities for creative and unique flavor combinations that can attract a wider range of customers and promote cultural diversity in the food industry. - **Innovative Pancake Stacking:** The trend of creating pancake stacks that are rolled and filled with sweet or savory fillings provides opportunities for creative and innovative menu items that can differentiate restaurants in a crowded market. - **Cross-cultural Fusion Foods:** The trend of fusing different cuisines together to create a unique and innovative flavor experience offers opportunities for experimentation and differentiation in the food industry, which can attract new customers and increase brand loyalty. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** The pancake trend can disrupt the restaurant industry by offering opportunities for creativity and differentiation in a highly competitive market, and attract new customers to the restaurant brand. - **Food Packaging Industry:** The innovative pancake stacking trend can disrupt the food packaging industry by requiring new packaging solutions that can accommodate the unique shape and filling of these pancake creations. - **Food Tourism Industry:** The cross-cultural fusion food trend can disrupt the food tourism industry by offering tourists unique and innovative dining experiences that showcase the cultural diversity of different countries and regions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee Cake Breakfast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cake-pancakes.md) - [Banana Dessert Diner Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-foster-pancakes.md) - [Spiced Apple-Topped Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-apple-pecan-pancakes.md) - [Taco-Like Chocolate Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocopancake.md) - [Minty Holiday Diner Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peppermint-bark-pancakes.md) - [Crispy Cookie Butter Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-cookie-butter-pancakes.md) - [Indulgent Diner Dessert Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-desserts.md) - [Restaurant Chain-Inspired Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-mini-pancake-cereal.md) - [Cinnamon Cookie-Inspired Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-pancakes.md)