# Laser-Etched Pies This Delicious Dessert Has Been Customized with a Rendering of the Mayflower By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-12-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laseretched-pies References: [geekologie](http://geekologie.com/2014/11/tis-the-season-laser-etching-a-pumpkin-p.php) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3_Q3hz1z5M) It's a bit hard to make a dessert all your own, but this laser-etched pie gives new meaning to the method of adding a little personality to your sweets. Using a computer rendering process to intricately burn an image onto the surface, this laser-etched pie features a beautifully nautical rendering of the Mayflower to celebrate [Thanksgiving in style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-thanks-collection). With such awesome technology obviously in high demand after this sweet creation, it's likely that we'll see the process adopted by bakeries and the like to create [customized desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-preorder-program) that are simply too beautiful to consume (but hey, you will anyway). One of the best features of this laser-etched pie? Why, the crowning touch of whipped cream strategically placed to look like the high seas during that fateful voyage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and dessert shops to offer personalized and intricate designs on desserts using laser-etching technology. - **Laser-etching Technology:** Potential for laser-etching technology to be adopted by various industries for customization and personalization purposes. - **Edible Art:** Emerging trend of creating edible masterpieces using laser-etching techniques, providing a unique and visually stunning experience for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage laser-etching technology to create visually appealing and personalized desserts and confections. - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to differentiate themselves by offering laser-etched customized desserts, attracting customers who value unique and artistic creations. - **Printing and Imaging:** Printing and imaging industry can explore new applications by incorporating laser-etching technology for personalization on various surfaces, including food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-ice-creams.md) - [Pastry Chef 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-3d-printer.md) - [Modernized Thanksgiving Pie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-thanksgiving-pies.md) - [Bite-Sized Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bite-sized-pie.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Laser-Engraved Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-engraved-chocolate-bars.md) - [Playful Thanksgiving Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lie-pie.md) - [Love-Inspired Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-pie-punches.md) - [Thanksgiving-Themed Donut Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-pie-box.md)