# Chocolate Pasta Desserts This Recipe Turns a Classic Entree into a Sweet Treat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-pasta References: [spoonuniversity](http://spoonuniversity.com/cook/now-you-can-eat-pasta-for-dessert-with-chocolate-linguine/) & [pappardellespasta](http://www.pappardellespasta.com/products/dried-pasta/flat-cut-pasta/dark-chocolate-linguine) The 'Spoon University' blog recently put together a recipe that uses chocolate pasta to turn a traditional entree into a sweet dessert. While pasta may seem like an unusual dessert option, this recipe is both decadent and delicious. The recipe is made using dark chocolate linguine, sliced strawberries and chopped walnuts. The chocolate pasta gives the dish a soft texture and a rich chocolate taste, which is enhanced by the homemade chocolate sauce. Because the pasta needs to be cooked, the dessert can be served fresh from the pot. The pasta is then topped with [fresh strawberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-charlotte), chopped nuts and a dollop of whipped cream. The toppings add texture and prevent the dish from being overly sweet. While it may sound bizarre, this decedent pasta dessert provides a unique way to indulge in dark chocolate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 48% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sweet Pasta:** New trend of using pasta as a base for sweet dishes, opening up new possibilities for dessert menus - **Chocolate-based Dishes:** Growing trend of using chocolate as a base ingredient in unconventional dishes, prompting new research into flavor pairings - **Innovative Desserts:** Increasing popularity of non-traditional desserts, leading to experimentation with different ingredients and techniques ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to introduce chocolate pasta dishes as an innovative dessert option in restaurants and food establishments - **Packaged Foods:** Potential for new product lines of pre-packaged sweet pasta dishes for consumers looking for unique dessert options - **Gourmet Foods:** Opportunity for gourmet food companies to offer high-end chocolate pasta dessert options for special occasions and events ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Ravioli Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ravioli.md) - [Layered Lasagna-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lasagna.md) - [Carbonara-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bella-italia.md) - [Versatile Dessert Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-sauce.md) - [Chocolate-Inspired Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-and-gia.md) - [Chocolate Dessert Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-dumplings.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md) - [Chocolate-Stuffed Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-pizzert.md) - [Sweet Nutella-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-pizza1.md)