# Stuffed Pie Donuts These Banana Cream Pastries Reinvent The Pie With New Sponge Texture By M | Published 2016-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-donut References: [joythebaker](http://joythebaker.com/2016/08/banana-cream-pie-doughnuts/) Joy The Baker is a food blog that has reinvented the way a banana cream pie can be served by presenting it in the form of a [pie donut hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craving-cheesecake-collection) that combines sponge pastry with the noteworthy cream filling. Rather than a flaky pie crust encasing the fruit custard, the filling is piped inside a donut for a portable version of the dessert that can be eaten by hand. The donut dough contains a sweet sponge made using cinnamon, sugar and milk that is thick enough to encase the filling when pipped inside. The donuts are then stuffed with a traditional [banana pudding filling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnolia-bakerys-banana-pudding) made from scratch using fresh bananas, whipped cream and milk. The recipe showcases how more [traditional sit down desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cream-pies) can be revamped to be eaten on-the-go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Desserts:** The trend of creating desserts that can be easily eaten on-the-go opens disruptive innovation opportunities for packaging design and new flavor combinations. - **Hybrid Pastries:** The trend of combining different pastry elements, like pie and donut, presents innovative opportunities for creating unique and inventive desserts. - **Revamped Classics:** The trend of reimagining traditional desserts, such as banana cream pie, allows for the exploration of new textures and flavors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of portable desserts by creating convenient packaging solutions and expanding their product offerings. - **Bakery:** The bakery industry can embrace the trend of hybrid pastries to attract customers with unique and innovative baked goods. - **Gourmet Desserts:** The gourmet desserts industry can tap into the trend of revamped classics by introducing modern twists to traditional recipes and catering to adventurous palates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Pie-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieinspired-doughnuts.md) - [Cheese-Stuffed Banana Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-stuffed-banana-bread.md) - [Comforting Pudding Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-puddin-creme-pies.md) - [Mini Pie-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pie-doughnuts.md) - [Sweet-Savory Bagel Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-cream-cheese-debuts.md) - [Spaghetti-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-garlic-bread-donut.md) - [Southern-Style Banana Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-cake.md) - [Pie-Inspired Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-pies-doughnut-collection.md) - [Savory Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-donut.md)