# Pie-Inspired Hummus Desserts This Pumpkin Pie Hummus Combines Pumpkin, Chickpeas, Sugar & Spices By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummus-dessert References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4079-new-on-the-shelves) & [boarshead](https://boarshead.com/products/hummus/16258-pumpkin-pie-dessert-hummus) Boar's Head produces a few different kinds of dessert hummus, including Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus and a [Chocolate Raspberry Flavored Dessert Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-dreamy-hummus), and its newest hummus dessert is an autumnal variety inspired by pumpkin pie. The Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus is made with a base of steamed chickpeas that's built upon with real pumpkin, plus ingredients that are essential to the fall pie like ground vanilla beans, organic sugar and [warming spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-collection). While the Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus can be enjoyed on its own as a snack, Boar's Head also suggests recipes like [pumpkin pie dessert hummus tarts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-hummus) and pumpkin pie itself, where the sweet spread itself serves as a stand-in for the classic pumpkin pie filling within a pre-baked pie crust. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dessert Hummus:** The trend of producing sweet hummus varieties opens room for innovation in ingredient combinations and product lines. - **Pumpkin Flavors:** The pumpkin flavor trend in food and beverage has opened up a market for pumpkin-inspired products, including desserts and flavored drinks. - **Unconventional Desserts:** The creation of desserts that use savory ingredients as a base, like chickpeas in dessert hummus, presents an opportunity for innovation in dessert-making. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Food and beverage manufacturing companies can capitalize on the trend of dessert hummus and create innovative product lines and flavor combinations. - **Dessert Industry:** The use of savory ingredients like chickpeas in dessert-making opens an opportunity for dessert industry players to create unique and healthy desserts. - **Specialty Food Retail:** Specialty food retail companies can cater to the pumpkin flavor trend by stocking up on pumpkin-inspired products, including Boar’s Head Hummus Desserts’ Pumpkin Pie flavor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Pumpkin Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pumpkin-hummus.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-hummus-2.md) - [Creamy Fall-Enthused Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cedars-organic-pumpkin-hommus.md) - [Chocolate Cinnamon Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cinnamon-hommus.md) - [Decadent Dessert Hommus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-hommus.md) - [Chili Crisp Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crisp-hummus.md) - [Autumnal Caramelized Milk Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Tangy Pickle-Flavored Hummuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantana-dill-pickle-hummus.md) - [Seasonal Gelato Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pies.md)