# Tart Summery Desserts The Smitten Kitchen Pink Lemonade Bar is Refreshingly Sweet By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smitten-kitchen-pink-lemonade-bar References: [smittenkitchen](http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/08/pink-lemonade-bars/) If you are looking for a refreshing and delectable dessert, consider trying the Smitten Kitchen pink lemonade bar recipe as your next baking adventure. A fun twist on the classic lemon square or bar, the recipe is ideal for summertime soirees. Pink lemonade usually consists of a simple lemon juice base with the added bonus of raspberry puree. The result is a [rose-colored beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-lemonade-microdrink) that is fresh and the ideal mixer for girl's night cocktails. The recipe incorporates [tart raspberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcvities-digestives-pink) into the traditional lemon bar filling. The base is baked to a golden brown and topped with the tart yet sweet mixture. Classic baked goods are a great starting point for getting creative in the kitchen. Consider adding mint or your own fun twist to the Smitten Kitchen pink lemonade bar recipe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tart Dessert Recipes:** Opportunity for recipe developers to create unique and innovative tart dessert recipes using unconventional ingredients. - **Fruit-infused Desserts:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop fruit-infused desserts with unique flavor combinations. - **Colorful Desserts:** Opportunity for culinary professionals to create visually appealing and Instagram-worthy desserts using vibrant ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Companies can capitalize on the trend of fruit-infused and visually appealing desserts to appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Baking:** Baking companies can experiment with tart flavors and unconventional ingredients to create unique and innovative dessert products. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can incorporate tart and refreshing desserts into their menus for the upcoming summer season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lemonade-Inspired Dessert Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-lemonadeinspired-cupcakes.md) - [Pink Lemonade Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-pink-lemonade.md) - [Lemon-Themed Bakery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemoninspired-menu.md) - [Strawberry Lemonade-Inspired Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-lemonade-pie.md) - [Decadent Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dessert-bar.md) - [Cult-Favorite Pink Lemonade Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-lemonade-spritz.md) - [Citrus Dessert Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-bar-chvre.md) - [Fruity Frozen Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-frozen-lemonade.md) - [Citrusy Summertime Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-american-cookies-lemon-cookie.md)