# Cannoli Nacho Recipes This Game Day Snack Platter is Inspired by Italian Cuisine By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-02-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-day-snack References: [webstaurantstore](http://www.webstaurantstore.com/blog/postdetails.cfm?post=1016) & [viralnova](http://www.viralnova.com/unique-nacho-recipes/) This game day snack platter is inspired by Italian cuisine and replaces traditional chip, cheese and salsa ingredients with a sugary alternative. This recipe for cannoli nachos makes the classic Italian dessert even more accessible by deconstructing its ingredients. Rather than serving up a handful of creme filling inside a shell, the recipe features hand-cut shell triangles -- doubling as this platter's chips -- and serves them alongside a bowl of creme filling. These dessert chips are garnished with melted chocolate, pistachios and cinnamon and are dipped in a creme filling to complete the cannoli flavor experience. Appealing to those with a sweet tooth, this game day snack makes any sports-related family gathering a more indulgent event. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 14% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dessert Nachos:** Opportunity to create new sweet nacho recipes that challenge traditional savory ones. - **Deconstructed Desserts:** Opportunity to create deconstructed versions of classic desserts to make them more accessible and shareable. - **Mixing Cuisines:** Opportunity to explore new flavor combinations by mixing different cuisines. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** New opportunities for bakeries, dessert shops, and niche restaurants to create unique dessert nachos. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for game day and event planners to offer more indulgent and shareable dessert options. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and resorts to introduce unique dessert nacho options in their restaurants and room service menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet Italian Dessert Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-cannoli-dip.md) - [Protein Ricotta Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannoli-dip.md) - [Cookie Nacho Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-nachos.md) - [Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chocolate-bites.md) - [Italian Pastry-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannoli-cookie.md) - [Delicious DIY Cannoli Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cannoli-kit.md) - [Griddled Sopressata Chip Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frico-chips-with-sipressata.md) - [Snackable Chili Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormel-chili-board.md) - [Game Day Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-melissa-and-kinder.md)