# Tiramisu Sushi Hybrids This Strange Dessert Fusion Combines Italian and Japanese Cuisines By Alyson Wyers | Published 2018-01-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-fusion References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/398053/Tiramisushi-Is-The-Unusual-Dessert-Fusion-For-Sushi-And-Tiramisu-Fans/) & [mainichi.jp](https://mainichi.jp/articles/20180124/pls/00m/020/519000c?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) This example of dessert fusion does not just combine two different kinds of dessert to make a new creation, it also melds together two different cultures. Japanese sushi chain [Kura Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kura-sushi-1) mixed [Italian tiramisu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiramisu-milk-chocolate-truffles) with Japanese sushi to make 'tiramisushi.' The food hybrid is a special offer in honor of Valentine's Day. The dessert fusion consists of chocolate pudding wrapped in a layer of seaweed and then another layer of sushi rice. The whole thing is then rolled in cocoa powder and sliced into sushi rolls. A whipped mascarpone cheese serves as the topping. Although certainly unconventional, the Tiramisushi "is rich in chocolate, which marries with the sour and refreshing taste of rice." The decadent treat is meant to be enjoyed with coffee. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Cultural Cuisine Hybrids:** Businesses could explore merging two or more cultures' cuisine to create new and innovative dishes. - **Dessert Sushi Combos:** There could be opportunity for businesses to create unique sushi rolls using traditional desserts from various cultures as the filling. - **Unconventional Flavor Pairings:** Businesses can experiment with combining unexpected flavors to create new and interesting taste experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies could explore creating unique flavor combinations by merging different cuisines or swapping ingredients between different dishes. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants could explore creating unique innovative dishes by melding together two different cultural cuisines. - **Dessert Companies:** Dessert brands that focus on unconventional desserts could create unique dessert mash-ups, like the Tiramisushi, to captivate their consumers' taste buds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Centric Temaki Sushis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-ice-cream-temakis.md) - [Chocolate Ravioli Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ravioli.md) - [Cajun-Asian Fusion Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempura-shrimp-sushi-roll.md) - [Brown Cheese Tiramisus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-cheese-tiramisu.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Creamy Dessert-Style Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marks-spencer-dessert-sandwich.md) - [Bread-Based Sushi Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughmakase.md) - [In-Demand Tiramisu Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-tiramisu.md) - [Soft Serve Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evana-patisserie-cafe.md)