# Chocolate Pinata-Inspired Desserts Uncle Julio's Chocolate Pinata is an Over-The-Top Table Dessert By Rebecca Byers | Published 2018-02-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-pinata References: [dallas.eater](https://dallas.eater.com/2016/1/13/10759036/you-can-bash-open-your-very-own-chocolate-pinata-at-uncle-julio-s) & [chocolatepinata](http://chocolatepinata.com/) The Chocolate Pinata is an indulgent over-the-top table dessert only available at Uncle Julio's chain of Mexican restaurants. [Recently featured](https://www.instagram.com/p/BeOUpVzhVYT/?taken-by=foodgod) on the Instagram account of 'foodgod' Jonathan Cheban, the Chocolate Pinata requires diners to smash open a hanging chocolate globe with wooden batons. Once smashed open, the pinata-inspired dessert reveals a bevy of berries, pineapple chunks and churro bites. The platter also features caramel sauce and whipped cream for further indulgence. The Chocolate Pinata is available at the majority of Uncle Julio's restaurants located across the United States. Relatively affordable at $20, the interactive table-dessert serves four to eight guests and is sure to provide entertainment for the whole family, as well as social media-worthy content for those so inclined. Image Credit: Uncle Julio's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Table-desserts:** The trend of interactive table-desserts allows for immersive dining experiences and social media content. - **Over-the-top Desserts:** The trend of over-the-top desserts offers unexpected and indulgent twists, providing opportunities for unique menu items and marketing campaigns. - **Food Presentation:** The trend of visually stunning food presentation offers opportunities for creative plating and unique serving vessels. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of interactive and over-the-top desserts to attract diners and generate social media engagement. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can enhance their dining experiences with innovative dessert offerings and interactive presentations. - **Event Planning Industry:** Event planners can incorporate interactive and visually-stunning desserts to create memorable experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream-Filled Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-sin-taco.md) - [Fudge-Stuffed Dessert Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-crust-pizzert.md) - [Indulgent Diner Dessert Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-desserts.md) - [Cake-Inspired Restaurant Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-pizookie.md) - [Fried Chocolate-Filled Tortillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chimis.md) - [Layered Lasagna-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lasagna.md) - [Dubai Chocolate Fondues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-fondue.md) - [Chocolate-Inspired Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-and-gia.md) - [Dippable Mini Churros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-churritos.md)