# Nutty Meringue Desserts This Healthy Summer Dessert is Infused with Homemade Almond Butter By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-almond-butter References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/13918-a-crunchy-chewy-creamy-dessert-for-nut-butter-fanatics) The Food52 blog produced a recipe for a [meringue dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-meringues) that is infused with crunchy homemade almond butter. Although meringues are a popular summer treat, they are extremely sweet in flavor. This recipe tones down the sweetness of a traditional meringue with the nutty flavor of almond butter. The recipe involves whipping up a batch of homemade almond butter before making the meringue itself. Almond butter is not only easy to make, but it provides a healthy alternative to other store-bought spreads such as [peanut butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-peanut-butter). Once you have a batch of nut butter, simply fold the spread into the meringue. The rich nutty flavor of the almond butter helps to cut the sweetness of the meringue without compromising the light and puffy texture of the dish. The recipe offers an unexpected take on a traditional summer dessert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 10% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Healthy Dessert Recipes:** Creating desserts that are both delicious and nutritious by incorporating ingredients like homemade almond butter. - **Alternative Spreads:** Exploring homemade spreads such as almond butter as a healthier option to traditional spreads like peanut butter. - **Flavor Balancing:** Experimenting with ingredients that can add unique flavors to balance out the sweetness of popular desserts like meringue. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health Food:** Opportunity to create and promote healthier dessert options using ingredients like homemade almond butter. - **Food Manufacturing:** Potential market for producing and distributing alternative spreads like almond butter due to increased demand for healthier options. - **Gourmet Desserts:** Chance to innovate and offer new flavor combinations that appeal to consumers looking for unique and balanced dessert experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory-Sweet Almond Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventionally-flavored-almond-butter.md) - [Keto-Friendly Meringues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meringue-bites.md) - [Nut Butter Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-butter-sandwich-cookies.md) - [Almond Butter Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berryfields.md) - [Hot Honey Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habanero-honey-peanut-butter.md) - [Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peanut-butter-crunch-pie.md) - [Nutty Nostalgic Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-dessert-bar.md) - [Floral Meringue Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewater-meringue-cookies.md) - [Blended Granola Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micheles-granola-butter.md)