# Holiday Compound Confections Pumpkin Filled Cannoli Cones Give an Italian Spin to the Classic Pie By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-09-28 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-filled-cannoli-cones References: [tastykitchen](http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/pumpkin-filled-cannoli-cones/) & [laurenslatest](http://www.laurenslatest.com/pumpkin-filled-cannoli-cones/) Superstar food blogger Lauren of Lauren's Latest has turned out a fresh take on the classic flavors of [pumpkin pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-in-the-sky-creation) with these Pumpkin Filled Cannoli Cones. This decadent fall-friendly dessert combines the flavor power of [ricotta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannoli-dip) with mellow notes of pumpkin, spiked with heavy-hitters cinnamon and nutmeg. This Italian take on the Thanksgiving classic is ingenious in its simplicity. Utilizing ready-made [sugar cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-cones) in place of handmade cannoli shells make for quick assembly and instant gratification. Lauren suggests you top these sumptuous cones off with a sprinkling of chocolate and walnuts for an instant autumn classic. Break out of your annual Thanksgiving rut and give these Pumpkin Filled Cannoli Cones the chance to capture your heart. Deliciously unpretentious and family friendly, these autumn-themed sweets will surely find their way into your regular recipe rotation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Holiday-themed Desserts:** There is an opportunity for bakeries and dessert shops to create unique and innovative holiday-themed desserts, such as pumpkin-filled cannoli cones, that offer a fresh twist on classic flavors. - **Ready-made Dessert Options:** With the use of ready-made sugar cones in place of handmade cannoli shells, there is an opportunity for dessert companies to create quick and easy to assemble desserts with instant gratification. - **Incorporation of Italian Flavors:** There is an opportunity for food companies to incorporate Italian flavors, such as ricotta, into non-traditional desserts to add a unique and unexpected twist. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakeries:** Bakeries can tap into the trend of holiday-themed desserts by creating innovative and unique sweet treats, such as pumpkin-filled cannoli cones, to attract customers during the holiday season. - **Dessert Shops:** Dessert shops can take advantage of the use of ready-made dessert options, like sugar cones, to create quick and easy to assemble desserts with instant gratification for customers. - **Italian Food Companies:** Italian food companies can explore the incorporation of traditional Italian flavors, such as ricotta, into non-traditional desserts to create a unique and unexpected flavor profile. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicious DIY Cannoli Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cannoli-kit.md) - [Seasonal Gelato Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pies.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straws-friendsgiving-series.md) - [Festive Feast Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-themed-ice-creams.md) - [Thanksgiving Pecan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pizza.md) - [Italian Pastry-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannoli-cookie.md) - [Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-thanksgiving-series.md) - [Chocolate Ravioli Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ravioli.md) - [Ganache-Filled Dessert Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cones.md)