# Pumpkin Cheesecake-Filled Croissants Trader Joe's New Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants are Here By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-09-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-croissants References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/pumpkin-cheesecake-croissants-074631)  Pumpkin season has officially arrived at [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-caramel-kringle) and this year the brand's seasonal lineup includes the delicious new Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants. While the new Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants may not look like the kind of crescent-shaped croissants you might imagine, these square-shaped treats are just as delicious. To create this dish, Trader Joe's supplier starts with four-inch squares of all-butter dough. The flaky pastry dough is then filled with a scoop of cheesecake-inspired filling made from pumpkin puree, cream cheese, pastry cream, and a warming spice blend of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Best of all, the new Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants are incredibly easy to prepare. Simply take the [frozen pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-tartelettes) and pop them in the oven. After about 30 minutes, "you’ll be rewarded with warm, flaky, pleasantly sweet Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants—no trip to a fancy French bakery required." Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 13% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pumpkin Seasonal Treats:** There is an opportunity for small bakeries and cafes to create their own spin on festive pastries for the upcoming months. - **Convenient Desserts:** Foodtech startups can innovate with easy-to-make desserts that offer quick preparation options for time-starved customers. - **Hybrid Food:** Restaurants and cafes can explore fusion desserts by mixing the flavors of different cultures and cuisines to offer innovative dessert options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to capitalize on festive seasons to create unique pastries and desserts. - **Foodtech:** Opportunity to innovate on dessert offerings that offer convenience and quick preparation options. - **Restaurant:** Opportunity to explore fusion dessert concepts and offer unique, innovative dessert options to the customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Pumpkin Ginger Scones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-mini-pumpkin-ginger-scones.md) - [Frozen Cheese Pastry Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4-cheese-pastry-rolls.md) - [Fruity Croissant-Style Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-croissant-carr.md) - [Festive Fall Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pumpkin-hand-pies.md) - [Bakery-Style Double Chocolate Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-chocolate-croissants.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spiced-joejoes.md) - [Sugar-Dusted Pumpkin Loaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-loaf.md) - [Frozen Ricotta-Stuffed Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfogliatella-pastry.md) - [Festive Pumpkin-Filled Ravioli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-pumpkin-ravioli.md)