# Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies These Holiday Treats Include Seasonal Fare and Healthy Ingredients By M | Published 2015-12-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cheesecake References: [cupcakesandkalechips](http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/whimsy-wednesdays-197/) & [cookiedoughandovenmitt](http://cookiedoughandovenmitt.com/peppermint-cheesecake-brownies/) In lieu of the holidays, desserts that reflect the seasonal flavors readily available and the crispness of the temperature drops are popular around consumers looking to get into the festive spirit. These homemade peppermint cheesecake brownies by lifestyle blog Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt creatively do just that with a minty flavor and a hybrid dessert recipe. These cheesecake brownies are creatively two desserts layered into one, with a decadent and rich chocolate brownie acting as the base layer. The second layer features a peppermint cheesecake topping accented with red and green sprinkles. The two desserts accent one another in flavor and offer contrasting textures with the cheesecake being creamy and dense and the brownie a more airy dough. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Seasonal Flavor Desserts:** Opportunity to create unique desserts that capture the flavors and essence of each season. - **Hybrid Dessert Recipes:** Innovation opportunity to combine two or more dessert recipes to create new and exciting flavors. - **Healthy Ingredients in Desserts:** Growing trend of incorporating healthier ingredients into traditional desserts to offer a healthier indulgence option. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food manufacturers and bakeries to create and market seasonal flavor desserts. - **Culinary Arts:** Innovation potential for chefs and recipe developers in creating new hybrid dessert recipes. - **Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness companies to offer healthier dessert options using natural, organic, or alternative ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minty Cheesecake Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-stick-chocolate-swirl-cheesecake.md) - [Limited-Time Holiday Dessert Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-dessert-item.md) - [Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andes-peppermint-chocolate-chip-cake.md) - [Hybrid Holiday Dessert Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brookie-dough-pie-cookies.md) - [Holiday Cookie Line Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocoa-cookie.md) - [Holiday-Themed Cookie Barks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-peppermint-cookie-bark.md) - [Candy Bar-Topped Dessert Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-caesars-cookie-dough-brownie.md) - [Coffee-Themed Holiday Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-1.md) - [Mini Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-raspberry-cheesecake.md)