# Salty Peanut Butter Pies This Chocolate Mousse Pie Features a Crunchy Pretzel Crust By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-mousse-pie References: [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com/pretzel-peanut-butter-chocolate-pie/) The Minimalist Baker blog released a recipe for a chocolate mousse pie that features a [crunchy pretzel crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-cretzel). While salty and sweet is a classic flavor combination, it can be hard to achieve the perfect balance between these two elements. This recipe manages to achieve the perfect blend of sweet and savory through the addition of pretzels. The chocolate mousse pie is dairy-free and vegan-friendly. The filling is made from a combination of traditionally sweet ingredients, including coconut cream, dark chocolate and [natural peanut butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-filled-pretzels). To balance out the ultra-sweet filling, the crust is made from a mixture of pretzels, vegan butter and cane sugar. The end result is a creamy chocolate treat with an unusually salty crust. Because the recipe is made from natural and organic ingredients, the pie is a nutritious alternative to other sweet desserts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Sweet and Savory Fusion:** Opportunity for creating unique flavor combinations by blending traditionally sweet and savory ingredients. - **Dairy-free and Vegan-friendly:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand for dairy-free and plant-based dessert options. - **Natural and Organic Ingredients:** Opportunity to develop nutritious and healthier dessert alternatives using natural and organic ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants, bakeries, and food manufacturers to innovate and offer creative sweet and savory desserts. - **Plant-based and Vegan Food:** Opportunity for plant-based and vegan food companies to expand their dessert offerings and cater to a wider audience. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness brands to develop nutritious dessert alternatives using natural and organic ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peanut Butter-Focused Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar1.md) - [Chocolaty Pie-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-mousse-pie.md) - [Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-pie-made-with-reeses.md) - [Salted Caramel Pie Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-pretzel-pie-cookie.md) - [Seasonal Peanut Butter Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-2.md) - [Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-pie-series.md) - [Hybrid Brownie Crust Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brookie-dough-pie.md) - [Nutritionally Enhanced Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great1.md) - [Chocolate Dessert Bar Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-pie-bar-mix.md)