# Thanksgiving Bite-Size Treats Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are the Perfect Festive Dessert By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-11-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-whoopie-pies References: [browneyedbaker](http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2010/09/29/pumpkin-whoopie-pies-maple-cream-cheese-frostin/) & [themerrythought](http://themerrythought.com/recipes/pumpkin-whoopie-pies-with-maple-cream-cheese-filling/) With American Thanksgiving at the end of the month, [pumpkin whoopie pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-duet-bites) are a delicious treat that will leave your guests satisfied. While pumpkin-flavored anything is pretty much always a crowd favorite, these [bite-size desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-pecan-pies) take great taste to a whole new level as they're filled with sweet maple syrup cream cheese. To make this delicious baked good, the whoopie pie and the filling must be made separately. For the pie you need flour, cinnamon, baking powder and soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, canned pumpkin and vegetable oil. When all these ingredients are mixed together they need to be baked for 12 minutes. The [cream cheese filling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-fried-pie) is made with sugar, cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract and butter. After spreading this delicious mix onto the pies and setting them in the fridge for 30 minutes, they're ready to be indulged. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniaturization of Desserts:** Businesses creating miniature versions of classic desserts, such as pumpkin whoopie pies, can attract customers looking for portion control and novelty. - **Customized Dessert Services:** Customized dessert businesses could market to customers looking for unique and festive desserts for holiday occasions, such as Thanksgiving. - **Healthy Dessert Alternatives:** Entrepreneurs could create a line of healthier dessert alternatives, with less sugar and more natural ingredients, to cater to health-conscious consumers during the holiday season. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Bakeries can offer bite-sized desserts like pumpkin whoopie pies as an alternative to traditional cakes and pies for Thanksgiving, catering to customers seeking more variety of options. - **Catering:** Catering companies can offer customizable dessert options, including mini pies and cakes, to customers hosting holiday events who want to provide unique, festive treats. - **Healthy Snacks and Desserts:** The healthy snacks and desserts industry could offer more seasonal options, like pumpkin-spiced treats, to target health-conscious consumers looking for more nutritious holiday treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Thanksgiving Pie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-thanksgiving-pies.md) - [Festive Fall Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pumpkin-hand-pies.md) - [Mini Pie-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pie-doughnuts.md) - [Autumnal Peanut Butter Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-pies.md) - [Autumnal Thanksgiving Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-thanksgiving.md) - [Pie-Inspired Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-pies-doughnut-collection.md) - [Convenient Autumnal QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-creme-pie.md) - [Convenient Autumnal Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-bakery-treats.md) - [Nutritionally Enhanced Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great1.md)