# Baked Bat-Shaped Baklavas This Flakey Phyllo Dough Pastry is Shaped Like Mini Bats By M | Published 2016-03-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phyllo-dough References: [foodiggity](http://www.foodiggity.com/batklava-is-the-dessert-you-deserve/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/missinsomniatulip/photos/a.369173029762581.95663.368838276462723/1140981525915057/?type=3&theater) Bakery Lou Lou P's Delights is offering consumers the chance to sample traditional phyllo dough pastries shaped like night critters with these 'Bat'klava desserts. The pastries are made from layers of dough and a nut and honey filling that are then cut into little bats and decorated with candied faces. The 'Bat'klava pastries offer a modern spin on the traditional dessert enjoyed throughout eastern Europe by altering the shape from conventional squares to tiny bats. The dough is layered with honey, orange blossom crushed nuts and sugar and baked before being being cut into simple bats with pointed wings. Each piece is then decorated with a grinning fang face making an ideal snack for adults and children alike. The added whimsy to the pastry adds a playful element to enjoyment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Novelty Desserts:** Bakery industry can explore unique shapes and designs to create more fun and shareable dessert experiences. - **Customized Snacks:** Food manufacturers can cater to consumer's desire for personalized and theme-based treats, expanding their product portfolio. - **Creative Flavors:** Innovation in flavors can enhance traditional desserts, generating new interest and wider audience appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can introduce new themes, shapes, and ingredients to traditional pastries to attract a wider consumer base or cater to specific niche demands. - **Food Manufacturing:** Companies can create new products that cater to consumers' increasing demand for unique and personalized food experiences. - **Food Service:** Restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops can differentiate their dessert menus by creating unique and visually appealing items that draw customers to their establishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [International Flavor Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naksha-baking-kits.md) - [Convenient Autumnal Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-bakery-treats.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Baklava-Inspired Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baklava-cheesecake.md) - [Limited-Edition Spooky Snack Crepes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-filled-crpes.md) - [Spooky Patisserie Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguette-halloween-menu.md) - [Crispy Vampire-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-counts.md) - [Autumnal Arachnid Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-spiderweb-swirl-brownie-mix.md) - [Autumnal Ready-to-Bake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-shape-cookies.md)