# Citrus Campfire Crumbles Artful Desperado's Meringue S'mores Crumble Recipe Includes Blood Orange By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-02-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meringue-smores References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/02/tuesday-things-243/) & [theartfuldesperado](http://www.theartfuldesperado.com/soft-meringue-smores-with-blood-orange/) These citrus-containing meringue s'mores take a [classic campfire delight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoreos) and turns it into a gourmet dessert appropriate for any time of the year. Created by the Vancouver-based blog Artful Desperado, the yummy and fluffy recipe for Soft Meringue S'mores Crumble with blood orange incorporates a bold fruit flavor to the beloved bonfire treat. Described as "a deconstructed version of the classic," the modern crumble uses [soft meringue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-2) in place of the traditional roasted marshmallow and introduces delicious [dark chocolate ganache](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-orange-chocolate-mousse) to make it fancier. Crumbled graham crackers are spread around the meringue. Slices of blood orange serve to cut through the rich taste while also giving the concoction a pop of color. The citrus segments are simple placed around the dish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gourmet Campfire Desserts:** Opportunity to create upscale versions of classic campfire treats using unique flavors and ingredients. - **Deconstructed Desserts:** Potential to reimagine traditional desserts by breaking them down into innovative components. - **Fruit-infused Desserts:** Opportunity to experiment with different fruits to add bold and refreshing flavors to desserts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation in the food and beverage industry through the creation of unique and gourmet dessert recipes. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hotels to offer innovative and visually appealing dessert options. - **Artisanal Food Products:** Potential to develop and market artisanal dessert products that cater to the gourmet dessert trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Camp-Fire Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smores-cookie.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [Indulgent Layered Mousse Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-cocoa-mousse-cup.md) - [Chocolate Chip Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow.md) - [S'mores-Themed Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maud-borup.md) - [High-End Campfire Dessert Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campfire-smores-collection.md) - [Campfire Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breyers-campfire-collection.md) - [Roasted Oyster Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoyster.md) - [Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-sandwiches.md)