# Intergalactic Parisian Desserts Semi Sweet Designs Creates Star Wars Macaron Treats By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaron-treats References: [thaeger](http://thaeger.com/star-wars-macarons/) & [semisweetdesigns](http://www.semisweetdesigns.com/2014/05/04/star-wars-macarons/) These [Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe) macarons from Semi Sweet Designs make every day feel like May the 4th. The indulgent desserts are a sci-fi twist on the [classic Parisian treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-diplomacy-paris-box) that embodies elegance and sophistication. A macaron is a small cookie sandwich that has a crunchy exterior and chewy interior thanks to its dessert filling. This intergalactic treat is not your average French macaroon and pays tribute to everyone's favourite [sci-fi film franchise, Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2). The snack is adorned to resemble the film's R2-D2 and Chewbacca characters along with Darth Vader's infamous sphere-shaped ship, the Death Star. This indulgent treat is a fun twist on a Parisian snack and is sure to satisfy one's sweet tooth. The dessert also makes a great gift for both macaron lovers and sci-fi enthusiasts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Sci-fi Themed Desserts:** Opportunity to explore creative and innovative dessert designs inspired by popular science fiction franchises like Star Wars. - **Customized Macarons:** Opportunity for personalized and customizable macarons, allowing customers to choose their own designs and flavors. - **Cross-industry Collaborations:** Opportunity for collaborations between the food industry and entertainment industry to create unique and themed desserts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to incorporate sci-fi themes and customization options in their dessert offerings. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity to expand brand collaborations by partnering with food businesses to create themed treats for fans. - **Gift and Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to market and sell sci-fi themed macarons as unique and novelty gifts for special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loriginal-macaron-ice-cream.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Coffee Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-coffee-brews.md) - [Rich Chocolate-Enrobed Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-macarons.md) - [Frozen Macaron Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-vanilla-blueberry-macarons.md) - [Macaron-Studded Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaron-strawberry-raspberry-ice-cream-bars.md)