# Lemon Meringue Milkshakes This Sweetapolita Dessert Drink Looks Too Good For Words By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetapolita-dessert References: [sweetapolita](http://sweetapolita.com/2012/07/lemon-meringue-milkshakes-mini-swirl-meringues/) While pie is traditionally served in a deep dish with some ice cream on the side, this Sweetapolita dessert takes a different approach. The brains behind Sweeapolita, Rosie, cleverly transforms a tangy [lemon meringue pie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-pie-series) into [milkshake-form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-shakes). Also included in this recipe are instructions on how to make mini meringue toppers for an added touch to your milkshake. As a bonus, dessert-lovers won't be needing any forks to enjoy this contemporary take on a classic pie. Comprised of milk, ice cream, [lemon curd and lemon yogurt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-topped-lemonades), this recipe packs in a whole array of tantalizing flavors. Be careful when you make this scrumptiously creamy shake as it will be requested by all who see it. Give the pie tins a rest and try this fresh and unfamiliar take on pastries with the Sweetapolita dessert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Frozen Dessert Innovations:** There is an opportunity to create innovative frozen desserts by transforming traditional pastries into milkshake-form. - **Mini Food Toppers:** The inclusion of mini meringue toppers in milkshakes presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to elevate the visual appeal and taste of desserts. - **Contemporary Twist on Classics:** Creating contemporary takes on classic desserts, like the lemon meringue milkshake, can attract dessert-lovers who seek fresh and unfamiliar experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new product lines and flavors by incorporating the concept of transforming pastry recipes into milkshake-form. - **Dessert and Pastry:** The dessert and pastry industry has an opportunity to introduce mini meringue toppers as a creative and visually appealing element in their offerings. - **Restaurant and Cafes:** Restaurants and cafes can leverage the demand for contemporary twists on classic desserts by including lemon meringue milkshakes as a unique menu item. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Citrusy Meringue Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-meringue-pie-ice-cream.md) - [Pie-Inspired Frozen Custards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-meringue-pie-concrete.md) - [Donut-Topped Strawberry Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-milkshake.md) - [Strawberry Lemonade-Inspired Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-lemonade-pie.md) - [Dessert-Like Protein Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-cheesecake-milkshake.md) - [Pie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pie-ice-creams.md) - [Cafe-Inspired Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-shakes.md) - [Creamy Peach Puree Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peaches-cream-milkshake.md) - [Limited-Edition New Year Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-shake-shack-shakes.md)