# Hybrid Donut Macarons The 'Macaronut' is a Cross Between Two Different Pastries By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaronut References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/146678-the-macaronut-a-macaron-donut-hybrid-is-what-dreams-are-made-of) & [macarondaynyc](http://www.macarondaynyc.com/) March 20th is National Macaron Day and pastry chef François Payard is celebrating the occasion with a delicious new treat called the 'Macaronut.' While the delicate French pastries are already available in a wide variety of weird and wonderful flavors, now the bite-sized deserts are receiving an American-style makeover. The Macaronut is a cross between a [French macaron and an American-style donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-poptart). The base of the dessert consists of a large macaron with a punched out center. Instead of traditional macaron filling, the pastry is stuffed with strawberry creme and decorated with sprinkles. The result is a decadent treat that combines the best parts of the two beloved pastries. On National Macaron Day, fans can go to François Payard to sample the hybrid creation for free. A percentage of proceeds from any additional macarons purchased will go towards the charity [City Harvest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-cretzel), which helps to feed the homeless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Hybrid Pastry:** There is a trend of combining two different pastries to create a new hybrid pastry which could be explored by bakeries and pastry chefs. - **Fusion Flavors:** The creation of new and unique flavor fusions, like the 'Macaronut', is a trend that can be leveraged by culinary professionals in the bakery and dessert industry. - **Charitable Food Offerings:** There is a trend of offering a percentage of proceeds from a special food item or the sale of a limited-time offering towards charitable organizations, which can be adopted by restaurants, cafes or food establishments. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakeries can adopt the trend of hybrid pastries, like the 'Macaronut', to create unique and delicious offerings for their customers. - **Dessert:** The trend of fusion flavors can be applied by pastry chefs and dessert professionals to create new and exciting desserts that appeal to customers' taste buds. - **Food Charity:** Restaurants, cafes and food establishments can participate in charitable food offerings, similar to the 'Macaronut', while also contributing towards a good cause. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Pumpkin-Flavored Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-macaron.md) - [Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-springs-cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Collaborative Chocolatier-Crafted Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misdo-meets-pierre-marcolini.md) - [Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loriginal-macaron-ice-cream.md) - [Plant-Based Croissant Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cronut.md) - [Phygital NFT Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronutr.md) - [Hybrid Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Croissant-Cookie Baked Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crookie.md) - [Sweet-Savory Bagel Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-cream-cheese-debuts.md)