# Poutine-Inspired Desserts This Donut Recipe from Psycho Donuts Turns Poutine into a Sweet Treat By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-03-14 | Updated 2013-03-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-recipe References: [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2013/03/13/donut-poutine-exists-and-its-positively-drool-worthy/) & [psycho-donuts](http://www.psycho-donuts.com/) The donut wizards over at Psycho Donuts have created a completely insane donut recipe. The final product will appear to look like a delicious poutine creation, however, it's actually made from delectable donuts. While this over-the-top recipe is made from dessert-inspired ingredients, you can surely have this meal for lunch or even dinner. The donut recipe is actually quite simple to follow. Just take French fry shaped donuts and cover them in cream, vanilla or white chocolate to mimic the cheese. Then, you can simply drizzle it with caramel and chocolate sauce to imitate the gravy. To many people, poutine is already considered somewhat of an indulgence. In case you didn't think poutine could get any more tempting, this extreme recipe shows just how much further you can take it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Gourmet Dessert Mashups:** Opportunity to create unique dessert mashups by combining unexpected flavors and aesthetics, like poutine donuts. - **Savory Desserts:** Opportunity to experiment with sweet versions of savory dishes, like turning poutine into a dessert. - **Food Art:** Opportunity to use desserts as a canvas for edible art, like creating poutine-inspired donuts. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery and Pastry:** Opportunity for bakeries and patisseries to offer unique and creative dessert options that stand out from competitors. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to invest in research and development of unconventional and novel flavor combinations. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to offer innovative and memorable dessert experiences that attract visitors and increase customer loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mashup Restaurant Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-chalet-desserts.md) - [Poutine-Stuffed Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poutine-dip-sandwich.md) - [Decadent Cake-Like Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-decadent-desserts.md) - [Spaghetti-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-garlic-bread-donut.md) - [Savory Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-donut.md) - [Freshly-Based Dessert Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-dessert-pizza.md) - [Savory Snacking Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacking-donut.md) - [Indulgent Fried Pickle Poutines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-pickle-poutine.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-dream-donuts.md)