# Textured Ganache Bites JC's Pie Bites Encase a Creamy Ganache Filling in a Crunchy Crust By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-bites References: [piepops2.beta.juicyorange](http://piepops2.beta.juicyorange.com/pie-bites) The Pie Bites from JC's are decadent [bite-sized treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bite-sized-pie) that offer the decadence of dessert pies in a smaller, handheld format. JC's Pie Bites are offered in an assortment of flavors, including Caramel Truffle, Chocolate Silk, Mint Chocolate Cookie and S'mores, all of which feature a creamy ganache center that's protected by crunchy confections and a graham cracker or cookie crust. Over the years, there have been many products that have been developed to offer the indulgence of cake in a smaller format. Other than [pocket pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-pie-poppers), pie has hardly received the same sort of treatment. However, by focusing on rich dessert pie flavors made with chocolate, rather than fruit, JC's sets itself apart as a producer of pie-inspired desserts. The brand also makes Pie Pops, and Nudies, which are also just as inventive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handheld Pie Treats:** There is an opportunity to create more handheld pie desserts with unique flavors and textures like JC's Pie Bites. - **Flavorful Ganache Fillings:** Manufacturers could explore creating more flavors of ganache fillings for hand-sized desserts, using unique ingredients to set them apart. - **Sweet Snack Innovation:** Trends in bite-sized sweet treats continue to grow, with opportunities for flavors, textures, and creative designs to attract consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dessert Manufacturing Industry:** Dessert companies can experiment with inventive ingredients and unique textures to stay ahead of the curve. - **Confectionery Industry:** Confectionery companies could explore more savory elements mixed with sweet desserts to create a more complex and unique flavor profile. - **Packaged Food Industry:** Packaged food companies could explore ways to adapt the trend for small-batch, artisan desserts into mass-produced items suitable for wide distribution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snacking-Friendly Donut Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-chocolate-filled-donut-bites.md) - [Bite-Sized Cake Dessert Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elis-cheesecake-bakery-cuties.md) - [Pie Crust Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-crust-cookies.md) - [Portable Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-and-go-desserts.md) - [Crunchy Cake Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-cake-bite.md) - [Multi-Layer Frozen Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jars-by-dani.md) - [Frozen Chocolate Cheesecake Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cheesecake-bites.md) - [Filled Granola Butter Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-chocolate-bites.md) - [Single-Serve Foodservice Cream Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cream-pies.md)