# Sofa-Themed Parfaits IKEA Japan Launched a 'Love on Sofa' Valentine's Day Snack By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-snack References: [foodandwine](http://www.foodandwine.com/news/ikea-japan-parfait-sofas) & [ikea](http://www.ikea.com/ms/ja_JP/campaigns/2018/sweets.html) Knowing that many consumers will be interested in indulging in festive Valentine's Day snacks on and around February 14th, IKEA Japan launched a charming creation called the 'Love on Sofa' parfait. The four-layered dessert was dreamed up as part of a contest from the furniture brand, which beat out hundreds of other submissions. The festive parfait snack is made from a combination of raspberry mousse, blueberry jam, a piece of brownie and meringue, as well as an edible couch-shaped topping. The Love on Sofa parfait is part of a larger collection of desserts from IKEA that also includes a soufflé roll cake, mousse and a cheesecake, all of which support ACE (Action against Child Exploitation) Japan and its efforts to end child labor. Image Credit: IKEA Japan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Festive Parfaits:** Creating festive and themed parfaits for various holidays, special occasions or events - **Edible Decorations:** Incorporating edible decorations, such as furniture-shaped toppings, in desserts for a unique and playful visual appeal - **Charitable Desserts:** Launching special dessert collections that support and raise awareness for charitable causes ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can offer a variety of seasonal and themed treats to add excitement and novelty to their product lines. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Furniture and home decor companies can collaborate with food brands to create fun dessert menus or product lines with playful and quirky designs. - **Non-profit:** Non-profit organizations can partner with food brands to create unique and engaging fundraising campaigns that bring awareness to important social causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decadent Pink-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-valentines-day-lineup.md) - [Green Tea Retailer Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-japan-matcha-fair.md) - [Social Media-Friendly Parfaits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitinhalf-parfait.md) - [Limited-Edition Strawberry Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-dessert-company.md) - [Themed Heart-Shaped Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-snack-brand-calbee.md) - [In-Store Dating Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-and-breeze.md) - [Limited-Edition V-Day Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-delights-box.md) - [Handmade Romantic Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-baguettes-valentines-day-treats.md) - [Sensorial Valentine's Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacao-strawberry-mousse-frappuccino.md)