# DIY Cocoa Dessert Spoons The 'A Beautiful Mess' Blog Shows How to Make a Delicious Treat By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-06 | Updated 2012-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-dessert-spoons-the-a-beautiful-mess-blog-shows-how-to-make-a-deliciou References: [abeautifulmess](http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2011/12/hot-chocolate-spoons-.html) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Beautiful-Mess-Blog/179015645442533) The 'A Beautiful Mess' blog shows how to make a delicious complement to a hot cup of cocoa. Nothing is more delightful then warming up to a [hot glass of java](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-duo-flight) while propped in front of a fireplace, and this recipe is sure to make that experience even better. All you need to make these dessert spoons is some [marshmallows, candies, and chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma). You simply melt the chocolate, and then dip the spoons in it and top them off with a variety of sweets such as chocolate, caramel, or mint. Once cooled, you can use it to [stir your hot chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cherry-hot-chocolate-stirrer). This super easy recipe from the 'A Beautiful Mess' blog is great for entertaining purposes, and is sure to appeal to anyone's sweet tooth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **DIY Dessert Spoons:** Opportunity for kitchen gadget companies to create fun and innovative dessert spoon molds for DIY enthusiasts. - **Hot Cocoa Complements:** Opportunity for small businesses to create unique and customizable hot cocoa toppings to pair with DIY dessert spoons. - **DIY Food Trends:** Opportunity for food bloggers and influencers to share easy and fun DIY dessert recipes using common household items. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Industry players can leverage this trend to create new and unique hot cocoa products, and food-related gifts and kits. - **Kitchenware:** Companies can use this trend as an opportunity to create and market specialized dessert spoon molds or stamping kits. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate DIY dessert spoons and cocoa complements in their room service offerings or as special amenity kits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Hot Chocolate Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper.md) - [Vegan Hot Chocolate Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-spoons.md) - [Pudding-Inspired Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-spoon.md) - [Hot Cocoa Stirring Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-stirring-spoon.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [3D-Printed Cocoa Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-drop.md) - [Filled Chocolate Coffee Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-melts.md) - [Hot Chocolate Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-cubes.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md)