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CGI Character Pastries

These Sweet Treats are Decorated As Popular Disney Animated Characters

— April 16, 2016 — Lifestyle
To celebrate the many Disney animated characters currently on the studio's roaster, the Ginza Cozy Corner bakery is offering sophisticated pastries decorated to look like several of the most famous CGI characters created by Pixar. The desserts have an opulent and sophisticated style using different sponges, custards and edible decorations to reference the characters in abstract ways.

Ginza Cozy Corner's desserts reference such Disney characters as Boo and Mike from Monsters Inc, the aliens from Toy Story and Nemo from Finding Nemo by constructing elements of their costumes or design -- rather than the character themselves. For example, Sully is rendered into a cupcake with a neon blue pipped frosting topped with edible silver horns and Mike's eye is recreated using green sponge pastry, custard and a chocolate centre. The abstract designs nod to the characters while keeping the desserts sophisticated in aesthetic.
Trend Themes
1. Character-inspired Desserts - The trend of creating desserts based on popular animated characters is on the rise, providing opportunities for new and innovative pastry designs.
2. Abstract Pastry Decorations - A trend of using abstract designs to reference characters is emerging, allowing for unique and sophisticated dessert creations.
3. Opulent Pastry Styles - A trend of creating luxurious and high-end pastry designs is growing, presenting new opportunities for niche markets and upscale bakeries.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - As trendy pastries become more popular, there is an opportunity for bakeries to create unique and innovative designs to attract customers.
2. Entertainment - Desserts that reference popular animated characters provide opportunities for collaborations between pastry chefs and entertainment companies to create themed desserts for events or movie promotions.
3. Luxury Hospitality - Opulent pastries with abstract character references can be marketed towards luxury hotels, exclusive events, and other niche markets, providing chances for top-tier pastry chefs and high-end bakeries to showcase their craft.
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