# Cream Cheese-Based Pizzas Casey’s New Jalapeño Popper Pizza Has Just a Hint of Heat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-jalapeo-popper-pizza References: [caseys](https://www.caseys.com/menu/pizza/jalape%C3%B1o-popper-pizza/p/8684) & [verdictfoodservice](https://www.verdictfoodservice.com/news/caseys-jalapeno-popper-pizza/)  Just ahead of fall and the 2024/2025 football season, [Casey's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pepperoni-pepperoni-pizza) has unveiled its tasty new [Jalapeño Popper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-popper-pizza) [Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pulled-pork-pizza). A delicious twist on a beloved party appetizer, Casey's new Jalapeño Popper Pizza offers a perfect blend of sweet and spicy. The new pizza starts with a base of Philadelphia Whipped Cream Cheese, all topped with a blend of real cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, along with smoky bacon and spicy pickled jalapeños. After the pizza is baked to perfection, the brand adds a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey. As Casey’s Chief Merchandising Officer, Tom Brennan, said in a recent press release: “Casey’s new Jalapeño Popper Pizza is the latest evidence of our promise to lead the way in unexpected food innovations, proving that you can enjoy a delicious, boldly flavored meal from a convenience store." Image Credit: Casey’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 28% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cream Cheese Pizza Toppings:** The use of Philadelphia Whipped Cream Cheese as a pizza base introduces a creamy twist to traditional pizza offerings. - **Sweet-heat Flavor Combinations:** Combining spicy jalapeños and smoky bacon with Mike's Hot Honey creates an intriguing sweet-heat palette. - **Gourmet Convenience Store Food:** Casey's innovative Jalapeño Popper Pizza exemplifies the rising trend of gourmet-level food offerings available at convenience stores. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Cream cheese-enhanced pizzas expand the horizons for new culinary experiences in the fast-evolving food and beverage industry. - **Convenience Stores:** The introduction of gourmet-style menu items at convenience stores disrupts traditional perceptions of convenience store food quality. - **Dairy Products:** Utilizing cream cheese in unconventional food products showcases the versatility and potential growth within the dairy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Appetizer-Inspired Pizza Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-popper-pizza.md) - [Japaleño Popper Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japaleo-popper-pizza.md) - [Appetizer-Inspired Pickle-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-wrap-pizza.md) - [Japaleño Popper Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japaleno-popper-pizza.md) - [Triple-Pepperoni Topping Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pepperoni-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Italian Deli-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-deli-pizza.md) - [Jalapeño Popper Pizzeria Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-popper-pepper.md) - [Brisket-Topped BBQ Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-pizza.md) - [Beer Cheese Breakfast Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-beer-cheese-breakfast-pizza.md)