# Paperweight-Like Desserts The Gelatinas Dessert is Way Too Pretty to Eat By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelatinas-dessert References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/02/21/gelatinas/) & [washingtonpost](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2011/02/08/ST2011020802697.html?sid=ST2011020802697) I can't stop looking at the Gelatinas dessert as though they were pretty, [retro paperweights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-mirror). But the fact that they are actually [edible desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-delight-bubble-jelly) has me in awe. These breathtaking treats are like works of art that shouldn't be turned into mush in the belly. Created by Rosario Gamboa, the Gelatinas dessert takes on a [floral shape with a gelatin encasing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cosmo-cocktail-jelly-cake). These fruit-flavored treats originate from Mexico. These healthy snacks contain no fats and few calories and can be made in 10 minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Edible Art:** Opportunity for creating visually stunning desserts that are too beautiful to eat. - **Retro-inspired Treats:** Opportunity to tap into nostalgic consumer preferences for vintage-style desserts. - **Healthy Indulgence:** Opportunity to develop guilt-free desserts that are low in fats and calories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Potential for introducing innovative dessert concepts in the food and beverage industry. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to offer unique dessert options for special occasions and events. - **Art and Design:** Potential for collaboration between culinary arts and design to create edible works of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-and-go-desserts.md) - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Decorative Holiday Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-ultimate-melting-baubles.md) - [Crystal Seaweed Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misaky-tokyo.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layered-desserts.md) - [Poppable Dessert Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-pearls.md) - [Mexican Cuisine-Inspired Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelloo-pudding.md) - [Colorful Gelatin Dessert-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jelly-collection.md)