# Croissant-Inspired Frozen Pizzas CPK's Croissant Inspired Thin Crust Pizzas Make Elevated Meals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-03-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-inspired-thin-crust-pizzas References: [streetinsider](https://www.streetinsider.com/PRNewswire/CALIFORNIA+PIZZA+KITCHEN%C2%AE+FROZEN+PIZZA+LAUNCHES+TWO+NEW+CROISSANT+INSPIRED+THIN+CRUST+PIZZAS/21368451.html) & [cpk](https://www.cpk.com/)  [California Pizza Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-pizza) is introducing a pair of [Croissant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-a-pumpkin) Inspired Thin Crust pizzas that put a twist on the brand's signature crispy thin crust. One of the new options is the Uncured Pepperoni & Hot Honey, which takes the form of a zesty pizza made with 100% real mozzarella cheese and uncured pepperoni. With this pizza, CPK is introducing a new collaboration with [Mike's Hot Honey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashvillestyle-hot-honey-pizza). This launch also marks the first time that Mike's Hot Honey has teamed up with a national frozen pizza brand. Bacon & Caramelized Onion is the second Croissant Inspired Thin Crust pizza and it features a creamy brie sauce and it's all topped with roasted garlic, mozzarella cheese, savory bacon and rich, caramelized onion. Both of these pizzas boast elevated toppings and help to set consumers up for premium eating experiences at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Croissant-inspired Cuisine:** The rise of croissant-inspired cuisine presents the opportunity for food brands to create unique and innovative flavor combinations. - **Collaborative Marketing:** Collaborating with other brands to introduce premium and unique products can be a successful marketing strategy for businesses in the food industry. - **Elevated At-home Dining:** As more consumers prefer eating at home, creating premium and unique frozen food options can be a successful area for businesses to differentiate themselves in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Frozen Food:** Frozen food brands can introduce innovative and premium products, collaborating with other brands, to differentiate themselves in the competitive market. - **Cheese:** Cheese brands can partner with frozen food brands to create unique and innovative flavor offerings, catering to the rise in demand for elevated at-home dining. - **Condiments:** Condiment makers can explore partnerships with food brands to introduce innovative and unique flavor combinations that can elevate consumers' at-home dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicate Pastry-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pizza.md) - [Sweet-Heat Chicken Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashvillestyle-hot-honey-pizza.md) - [Sweet Croissant Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-croissant-crust-pizza.md) - [Crispy Pickle-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-pizza.md) - [Ready-to-Grill Pizza Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-grill-pizzas.md) - [Bold Gorgonzola-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-bleu-pizza.md) - [Brisket Burnt Ends Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnt-ends-bbq-pizza.md) - [Uncured Pepperoni Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-carb-lifestyle-uncured-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Expansive Cauliflower Pizza Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caulipower-products.md)