# Carnival Coffee Treats These Deep Fried Starbucks Desserts are a Sweet Edible Caffeine Fix By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-dessert References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/news/deep-fried-starbucks-coffee/) The perfect summer [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-strawberry-beverages) dessert is not an [icy blended drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frappuccino-blended-beverages) -- it’s a carnival-styled [deep fried coffee treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-pastries). Starbucks served up some delicious deep fried goodies at the San Diego Fair this summer. This is a fun way to infuse sugar, caffeine and a satisfyingly crunchy dessert into your summer. The Starbucks dessert was served in the form of deep fried balls of coffee placed on a stick and dusted with icing sugar. The dish was then topped with a scoop of whipped cream for a smooth textural finish. The dough-like ball filled with ground coffee and tossed into a deep fryer was certainly a crowd-pleaser. The caffeine-infused treat will have coffee-lovers everywhere hoping Starbucks adds this dessert to its regular menu. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Deep-fried Desserts:** There is a growing demand for creative and exciting deep-fried desserts that can provide a unique flavor experience to customers. - **Coffee-infused Treats:** Incorporating coffee into desserts and other food items presents an exciting opportunity for innovators to create new products and experiences for coffee lovers. - **Carnival-style Food:** The popularity of carnival-style foods like deep-fried treats presents an opportunity for companies to experiment with new and innovative recipes and attract customers with unique offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the trend of deep-fried desserts and other carnival-style food items to offer customers new and exciting menu options. - **Coffee Shops:** Incorporating coffee into desserts and other food items provides a unique opportunity for coffee shops to attract customers and differentiate themselves from their competitors. - **Fair and Festival Food Vendors:** Fair and festival food vendors can continue to experiment with new and innovative carnival-style food items to stay relevant and attract customers looking for unique and exciting food experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decadent Coffee-Dessert Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-strawberry-beverages.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees.md) - [Tropical Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-rum-float.md) - [Classic Dessert-Flavored Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-dessert-edition.md) - [Celebratory Mochi Cafe Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocchiri-balls.md) - [Vanilla Swirled Iced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-vanilla-swirl-iced-coffee.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Coffee Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiramisu-coffee.md) - [Dessert-Inspired RTD Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-iced-coffee.md) - [Dessert-Themed Valentine's Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-valentines-day-drinks.md)