# Indulgent Matcha Desserts Iamafoodblog's Pistachio Matcha Raspberry Puffs are Tasty and Healthy By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-puffs References: [iamafoodblog](http://iamafoodblog.com/mini-pistachio-matcha-raspberry-puff-pastry-mille-feuille-jars/) Iamafoodblog's recipe for pistachio matcha raspberry puffs is a bite-sized and healthy alternative to the traditional pastry cream dessert. Made from puff pastry, [matcha pastry cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-schmear) and fresh raspberries, this dessert recipe is light and indulgent, satisfying one's sweet tooth with half the calories of a store-bought pastry. These gourmet jar desserts are a cocktail party favorite and are easy to recreate at home. Each of the matcha raspberry puffs is garnished with [chopped pistachio toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moi-by-mademoiselle-desserts) that adorn a rich layer of whipped cream. Once completed, the finished product from iamafoodblog is also garnished with a fine layer of [matcha green tea powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-creations). This final touch adds to the dessert's flavor while enhancing its level of aesthetics and presentation. Borrowing from Asian cuisine, North American food bloggers are using matcha as a mainstream ingredient that adds a cultural twist to traditional dishes and desserts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Gourmet Jar Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unique flavor combinations and presentation styles to create new and exciting jar desserts. - **Matcha as a Mainstream Ingredient:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with incorporating matcha into various dishes and desserts to cater to the growing demand for healthier and culturally-inspired food. - **Healthier Alternative Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop recipes for desserts that are indulgent and satisfying, yet lower in calories and made with wholesome ingredients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Blogging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create engaging and visually appealing content that highlights unique recipes and innovative ingredients like matcha. - **Pastry and Baking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional combinations and techniques to create refreshing and healthier versions of traditional pastries and desserts. - **Catering and Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide customized gourmet jar desserts for cocktail parties and other events that offer a unique and memorable dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruitful Matcha Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-1.md) - [Pattern-Topped Matcha Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikuriya-matcha-drinks.md) - [Intense Matcha Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-soft-serve.md) - [Matcha Affogato Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-affogato-recipe.md) - [Matcha-Infused Sweet Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-green.md) - [Soufflé-Style Dessert Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-matcha-souffl.md) - [Pistachio-Infused Matcha Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-matcha-latte-mix.md) - [Matcha Cookie Dough Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-x-bloom-matcha-cookie-dough.md) - [Refreshing Matcha Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-ice-cream-extrait-de-parfum.md)