# Fake Fruit Confections The Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon is Deceivingly Delicious By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispie-treat-watermelon References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Rice-Krispie-Treat-Watermelon/step5/Finshing-touches/) This Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon is the perfect dessert for the upcoming summer season and is sure to be a hit at your next event. The Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon is easy to put together. The maker only needs to know how to prepare the delectable [Rice Krispie treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-treats), substitute regular marshmallows with [strawberry-flavored ones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-strawberry-summer), which adds the pink color, and add in blueberries for seeds. The next step is to sculpt the treat mix into a [watermelonlike shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-x-tajn), wrap it in plastic wrap and let it set. Once set, the maker can place the fondant over the dessert and smooth out. Voila, a perfectly non-juicy treat that is sure to start conversations and satisfy sweet tooths at your next picnic or barbeque. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Desserts:** Opportunity for businesses to offer customized and unique dessert options, such as Rice Krispie Treat Watermelons, for special events and occasions. - **Creative Food Sculpting:** Disruptive innovation potential in the field of food artistry, where chefs and confectioners can explore new ways to create visually appealing edible sculptures like the Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon. - **Novelty Party Treats:** Market opportunity to introduce novelty dessert items like the Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon that are visually striking and create a wow-factor at parties and events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Specialty Dessert Catering:** Specialty dessert catering companies can leverage the trend of personalized and visually stunning desserts like the Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon to cater to high-end events and weddings. - **Food Art Supplies:** Opportunity for businesses to develop and market specialized food art supplies and tools to assist chefs and confectioners in creating intricate edible sculptures like the Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon. - **Event Planning and Decor:** Event planning and decor companies can incorporate novelty party treats like the Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon into their offerings to enhance the visual appeal and surprise element of events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Marshmallow Square Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-ice-cream.md) - [Cinnamon Sugar Lunch Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-homestyle-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Pretzel-Packed Crispy Rice Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-bliss-bars.md) - [Summer Biscuit Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocky-summer-flavors.md) - [Marshmallow-Flavored Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-flavored-candy-bar.md) - [Frozen Watermelon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chiller.md) - [Sundae-Flavored Breakfast Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-rice-cereals.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Fruity Soft Serve Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-soft-serve.md)