# DIY Marshmallow Clouds These Cutesy Marshmallow Clouds Make an Adorable and Tasty Snack By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-marshmallow References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/homemade-vanilla-marshmallow_562e4be8e4b0aac0b8fd8587?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000035) & [larecetadelafelicidad](http://www.larecetadelafelicidad.com/en/2014/04/homemade-marshmallow-vanilla-lemon-and-chocolate.html) [Hot chocolate season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-cubes) is upon us and what better way to accent your steaming coco than with these DIY Marshmallow Clouds. This tasty treat requires minimal time and ingredients, making it a simple winter recipe. Whipped up by food blogger La Receta de la Felicidad, these [homemade marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetpuffed-dip-decorate-marshmallows) are almost too cute to eat. The recipe is fairly simple and only requires four ingredients. For added sweetness, these marshmallow clouds can be [flavored with lemon or chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-roast-mallows) in addition to the vanilla. Cutting the marshmallows with cloud cutters is what gives these DIY marshmallow clouds their animated shape while food markers are utilized to draw on the faces -- though this feature is completely up to the consumer. With such simple steps, these DIY marshmallows are a treat the entire family can create and enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Marshmallow Treats:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the DIY dessert market by creating customizable and creative marshmallow treats. - **Creative Food Decorations:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food decoration industry by introducing new tools, such as cloud cutters and food markers, to enhance the visual appeal of desserts. - **Simple Winter Recipes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the recipe development industry by creating easy and quick winter recipes that require minimal time and ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dessert Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the dessert industry by introducing new and creative marshmallow treats as a trendy and customizable option for consumers. - **Baking Supplies Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the baking supplies industry by marketing cloud cutters and food markers as essential tools for creating visually appealing desserts. - **Food Blogger Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food blogger industry by creating and sharing unique and easy winter recipes that resonate with a wide audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Shaped Marshmallow Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-shaped-marshmallows.md) - [Winter-Ready Marshmallow Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-jetpuffed-marshmallows.md) - [Festive Decorated Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma.md) - [Sweet Heart-Shaped Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearts-marshmallows.md) - [Easter Marshmallow DIY Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-and-decorate-dozen.md) - [Chocolate Chip Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow.md) - [Aerated Marshmallow Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmallow.md) - [Holiday Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetpuffed.md) - [Seasonal Marshmallow Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-puffed.md)