# In-Pot Soufflé Packaging Delici's Soufflé Desserts are Packaged in Reusable Ceramic Ramekins By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffle-desserts References: [packagingdigest](http://www.packagingdigest.com/food-packaging/sensational-souffle-pkg-reunites-delici-costco1801) Rather than risk having a homemade soufflé fall flat, consumers are now easily able to purchase [soufflé desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-matcha-souffl) from Delici in packaging that already includes ready-to-use red ceramic ramekins. The Dark Chocolate Soufflé was said to be "specifically created for the Christmas through Valentine’s Day period. Once emptied, the ceramic pots can be reused for a variety of baking and cooking purposes, or even stylish storage solutions within the home. Targeting the busy consumer who loves to entertain, brands are launching a variety of desserts like yogurt, mousse and gelato in ready-to-serve pots, some of which are oven-safe. Although it is by no means difficult to find desserts packaged in [single-serve plastic packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables), materials like glass and ceramic are being favored for these applications for their premium quality and their ability to be reused. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Reusable Packaging:** The rise of reusable ceramic ramekins for soufflé desserts presents an opportunity for brands to explore sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions. - **Ready-to-serve Desserts:** The popularity of ready-to-serve desserts in pots creates a potential for innovative flavors and combinations to cater to busy consumers who love to entertain. - **Premium Packaging Materials:** The shift towards glass and ceramic packaging materials in desserts opens up a market for brands to offer high-quality, premium products that can be reused. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Packaging:** Innovations in reusable packaging for desserts create opportunities for companies in the food packaging industry to develop sustainable and reusable solutions. - **Dessert Manufacturing:** The demand for ready-to-serve desserts provides dessert manufacturers with a chance to experiment with new flavors and textures to meet the needs of busy consumers. - **Home and Kitchenware:** The trend of using ceramic pots for desserts promotes growth in the home and kitchenware industry, as consumers seek stylish and multipurpose kitchen accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Award-Winning Instant Soufflé Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-souffl-cups.md) - [Prepackaged Patisserie Dessert Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rians-patisseries-desserts.md) - [Pot-Style French Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-pot.md) - [Portable Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-and-go-desserts.md) - [Rice Pudding Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-rice-pudding.md) - [Plant-Based Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dessert-jar.md) - [Classic Dessert-Inspired Cake Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-dessert.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Ganache Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pots-co-ganache-pots.md) - [Romantic Natural Yogurt Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-fermiere.md)