# Classy Nostalgic Confections Jaime Neely Dishes Out Her Top Five Childhood Snacks By Andrew Chow | Published 2013-09-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-dessert-recipes References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49VPiAPyXcU) It’s always great when you get to sit down and enjoy some of your childhood-favorite treats. With these fancy dessert recipes, you can enjoy the same nostalgic snacks with an updated adult taste, allowing you to indulge in the best of both worlds. [Rice Krispie Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-bliss-bars) have been given a boozy Mexican makeover with the Mojito Rice Krispies treats. The recipe by blogger [Mallow and Co](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-whiskey) calls for lime marshmallows and a dash of mint, giving the squares a very unique and distinct flavor. The [Macaron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildwonder-x-le-mini-macaron) Ice Cream Sandwich is another great childhood dessert that has been given an adult twist. Chef Payard has sandwiched delicious mouth-watering ice cream with two macarons to create this extremely appealing treat. If you’re someone who wants to experience a modern twist on some classic childhood treats, be sure to check out Jaime Neely’s top five Classy Nostalgic Confections. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Fancy Dessert Recipes:** Exploring the intersection between childhood nostalgia and adult indulgence, fancy dessert recipes offer an opportunity for innovative flavor combinations and gourmet presentations. - **Adult Twists on Childhood Favorites:** Taking classic childhood snacks and giving them an adult twist opens up a market for unique flavor profiles and elevated versions of beloved treats. - **Nostalgic-inspired Ingredients:** Utilizing nostalgic-inspired ingredients in modern desserts allows for a fun and familiar experience, while also appealing to adult tastes. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of fancy dessert recipes and create new, adult-oriented products and menus. - **Hospitality:** Incorporating adult twists on childhood favorites into dessert menus can provide a unique selling point for hospitality businesses, attracting nostalgic customers seeking an elevated dining experience. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can explore the use of nostalgic-inspired ingredients to develop new product lines that appeal to both children and adults, merging the sentimentality of the past with contemporary tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Marshmallow Square Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-ice-cream.md) - [Luxe Cotton Candy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-sucre.md) - [Dipped Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipped-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [Indulgent Snack Cake Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonders-new-snack.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Adult-Targeted Milk Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnaw-chocolate-bar.md) - [Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-x-chupa-chups.md) - [Cafeteria-Inspired Cake Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-old-school-cake.md) - [Nutty Nostalgic Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-dessert-bar.md)