This savory appetizer is in fact a new spin on an open-faced s'more. Created by Jessica of the food blog How Sweet It Is, the salty s'mores are made with homemade pistachio marshmallows.
Instead of using a graham cracker, this recipe calls for a regular cracker, such as pita chips. The miniature sandwich also consists of melted havarti cheese, a tangy sun dried pepper, a sweet and salty marshmallow and a balsamic glaze drizzle. The bites can hardly be called a s'more, but are really more of a marshmallow-based snack.
If you want to attempt the savory appetizer at home, you will need ingredients like roasted pistachios, powdered sugar and gelatin just for the marshmallows.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Savory Marshmallows
- Opportunity to create unique and innovative savory marshmallow flavors and products.
- Re-imagined S'mores
- Opportunity to explore different flavor profiles and ingredients for re-imagined savory s'more treats.
- Alternative Snack Options
- Opportunity to develop and market alternative savory snack options using unconventional ingredients like marshmallows.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for food and beverage companies to capitalize on the growing demand for unique and adventurous snack options.
- Confectionery
- Opportunity for confectionery companies to expand their product offerings by introducing savory marshmallows and snacks.
- Flavor Innovation
- Opportunity for flavor innovation companies to collaborate with food manufacturers in creating new and unconventional flavor combinations.
