# Famous Feline Treats These Hello Kitty French Macarons are Cute and Delicious By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-french-macarons References: [yummymummykitchen](http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2011/09/hello-kitty-french-macarons.html) The clever blogger Marina from the delicious blog Yummy Mummy carefully crafted these darling Hello Kitty French Macarons for her sweet tots. Marina took a hum drum vanilla french macarons recipe and transformed it into something whimsical and playful. Staying true to [Hello Kitty's likeness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-food-hello-kitty), these macaroons sport everything from her pointy ears to her signature pink box. Filled with a lush [vanilla buttercream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-macaron), these delicate Hello Kitty French Macarons are a sumptuous treat. Marina carefully piped the macaron shell batter into an unmistakable cat-shape, then once the shells were cooked and cooled she and her steady hand drew on the sweet face of Hello Kitty on each shell. She used two heart-shaped sprinkles to construct her darling bow. Clever, detailed and cute to boot, these Hello Kitty French Macarons are as sweet in appearance as they are in taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom-designed Macarons:** Opportunity for confectionery companies to offer personalized and themed macarons for special events and occasions. - **Character-inspired Treats:** Opportunity for food bloggers and dessert shops to create adorable and delicious treats based on popular characters, appealing to children and fans. - **Whimsical Food Presentation:** Opportunity for restaurants and caterers to incorporate playful and creative designs into their dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of customizable macarons with different flavors, shapes, and designs for customers to create their own unique treats. - **Food Blogging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and share recipes for character-inspired treats, attracting a loyal following and potential collaboration opportunities with brands. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement creative and whimsical food presentations in hotel restaurants, themed events, and high-end dining establishments, providing a memorable and Instagram-worthy experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY French Macaron Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-macaron-kit.md) - [Collaboration Kawaii Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-lorens-hello-kitty.md) - [Ketchup-Flavored Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomacaron.md) - [Cartoon Cat Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-birthday-double-cup.md) - [Rich Chocolate-Enrobed Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-macarons.md) - [Macaron-Flavored Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelloggs-miraculous-cereal.md) - [Cartoon Kitty Cookie Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-assorted-cookie-tin.md) - [Adorable Cat-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofusand.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Inspired Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal.md)