# Realistic Puppy-Shaped Desserts This Thai Dessert Shop Makes Puddings in the Shape of Puppies By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-shaped-desserts References: [coconuts.co](https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/realistic-puppy-pudding-big-hit-says-dessert-shop-owner/) Images of these hyper-realistic puppy shaped desserts have been dividing the Internet. [Coconut cream puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coconut-collab) are a popular Thai-treat that are often offered in exciting shapes like flowers or thoughtfully poured in decorative bowls.The Wilaiwan Thai Dessert Shop decided to get a little more audacious than a simple flower design by using a mold that resembled incredibly realistic-looking puppies. The desserts, featuring sleeping, slimy Shar-pei puppies, went viral, receiving over 20,000 shares on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexi-ai) in just 24 hours and evoking emotions of both happiness and confusion among the web. [Novelty treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-deng-donut) have been undergoing a renaissance thanks to social media's ability to push the envelope and challenge innovators to get more creative by embracing bizarre, eccentric, or never-before-seen delicacies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hyper-realistic Desserts:** Creating desserts that resemble hyper-realistic objects or animals can captivate social media audiences and generate viral buzz. - **Novelty Food Trends:** Social media's influence on food culture has sparked a renaissance in novelty treats, pushing innovators to create bizarre and unique delicacies. - **Interactive Food Experiences:** Innovative dessert designs, like the realistic puppy-shaped puddings, can offer consumers an interactive and engaging food experience that goes beyond taste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage hyper-realistic dessert trends to attract customers, boost social media presence, and drive sales. - **Social Media Marketing:** The rise of novelty food trends presents opportunities for social media marketers to capitalize on viral potential and create engaging content. - **Hospitality and Events:** The hospitality and events industry can incorporate interactive food experiences, such as realistic dessert designs, to enhance guest experiences and create memorable events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canine-Inspired QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sankaku-choco-pie-range.md) - [Cartoonish Custard Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-x-pastel.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Playful Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-labubu.md) - [Japanese Anime-Inspired Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirited-away-puddings.md) - [Collectible-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-bites.md) - [Viral Croissant Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-cubes.md) - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Viral Hippo-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-deng-donut.md)