# Strawberry Shortcake Doughnut-wiches The Fruity Grilled Doughnuts are for National Doughnut Day By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-doughnuts References: [halfbakedharvest](http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/strawberry-shortcake-grilled-doughnuts/) Here just in time for National Doughnut Day, these [strawberry shortcake grilled doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-roll) combine a classic American dessert with a sweet sandwich. From Half Baked Harvest, the doughnut sandwich recipe involves making [homemade brioche doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-donut), grilling them and adding [fresh strawberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-strawberry-summer) and whipped ricotta cream in the middle. The easy to make fruit dessert comes together in just half an hour, making it the perfect treat to enjoy any time of day, all summer long. If you prefer not to make your own doughnuts, you could also use store-bought glazed doughnuts for this recipe. The grilled doughnuts become caramelized, giving the outside a slightly crispy texture while the inside remains warm and soft. This dish is an excellent example of revamping a traditional food without completely changing it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Grilled Dessert Trends:** Exploring new ways to grill and transform classic desserts into unique and mouthwatering dishes. - **Homemade Doughnut Trends:** Rediscovering the joy of making homemade doughnuts, experimenting with flavors and fillings. - **Fruit-infused Treats Trends:** Incorporating fresh fruits into innovative recipes, giving traditional treats a fruity twist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to create and market unique grilled dessert options in the food industry. - **Home Baking:** Potential for providing homemade doughnut kits or specialty ingredients to cater to the rising trend of homemade doughnuts. - **Dessert and Pastry:** Opportunity to develop and promote fruit-infused pastries, expanding the offerings in the dessert industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summery Mixed Berry Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-berry-glazed-doughnut.md) - [Double Layered Strawberry Shortcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbls-new-strawberry-shortcake.md) - [Patriotic Americana Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-stars-and-stripes-dozen.md) - [Berry-Themed Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-pick-of-the-patch.md) - [Gluten-Free Strawberry Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-strawberry-shortcake-cookies.md) - [Patriotic Barbecue Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stars-stripes-sweetness-collection.md) - [Independence Day Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-sweetness-collection.md) - [Donut-Topped Strawberry Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-milkshake.md) - [Handcrafted Summertime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-haze-half-dozen.md)