# Chilled Cinnamon Cereal Treats Serve The Pumpkin Turtle Cheesecake Cups at Your Thanksgiving Feast By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-14 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-turtle-cheesecake-cups References: [rock-ur-party.tablespoon](http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/11/08/give-thanks-to-cheesecake/) & [tablespoon](http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/pumpkin-turtle-cheesecake-cups-recipe/1) Fall is known for being a spicy season filled with turkey-eating holidays; this Thanksgiving, why not think about placing a platter of pumpkin turtle cheesecake cups on the table? Your mouth is bound to start watering when you realize that the base of the mini cakes is made using [ground Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-protein-cereal). The mixture of cereal and melted butter is placed in muffin liners nestled in the tin. Then a combination of pumpkin puree and yogurt is scooped into each pan. After baking the pumpkin turtle cheesecake cups layer on the pecans. The more the better, unless someone at your [Thanksgiving feast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-friendsgiving-cakes) is allergic to nuts. Top off the dish with drizzled caramel for a succulent sweet taste that will have you licking your fingers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spicy Seasonal Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and innovative dessert recipes that incorporate seasonal spices like cinnamon and pumpkin. - **Cereal-based Treats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new and exciting dessert recipes that use cereal as a key ingredient to add texture and flavor. - **Indulgent Miniature Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market mini-sized desserts that are both visually appealing and delicious, catering to individual servings and portion control. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of bakery products that feature seasonal flavors and unique ingredients, appealing to customers looking for something different. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market new ready-to-eat desserts that cater to the growing demand for convenient, indulgent treats. - **Food Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and eco-friendly packaging solutions for mini desserts, offering convenience and sustainability to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Noodle Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-dinner.md) - [Thanksgiving Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-turkey-dinner.md) - [Thanksgiving-Themed Cake Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-thanks-collection.md) - [Thanksgiving Dinner-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-thanksgiving-doughnuts.md) - [Seasonal Cereal-Crusted Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-cinnaswirl-pie.md) - [Festive Feast Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-themed-ice-creams.md) - [Holiday Dinner Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-thanksgiving-dinner.md) - [Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-thanksgiving-series.md) - [Thanksgiving Pecan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pizza.md)