# Faux Melon Marshmallow Sweets These Watermelon Krispie Treats Were Made for the Summer By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-06-26 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-krispie-treats References: [glorioustreats](http://www.glorioustreats.com/2012/06/watermelon-krispie-treats.html) If your tried and true [marshmallow square recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-crispy-cookies) has got you yawning, why not liven things up with these fun and fabulous Watermelon Krispie Treats? Crafted by the baking blogger Glory from the aptly titled blog ‘Glorious Treats,’ this funky take on the bake sale favorite is the perfect sweet side for any summer gathering. Despite their rather convincing imitation of a melon, these tasty treats boast the same great taste as the original in a more fun-to-eat format. Fleshed out with step-by-step photos, Glory guides you through the process of creating these stellar sweets. With a touch of food coloring and a few [chocolate-covered sunflower seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow), these tasty crisp treats look every bit like a real watermelon. Serve wedges of your creation on skewers for convenient, mess-free eating and you’ll be the toast of the party. Fun, playful and delicious, these Watermelon Krispie Treats were made for cookout season. Photo Credits: [glorioustreats](http://www.glorioustreats.com/2012/06/watermelon-krispie-treats.htmlclass=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Funky Krispie Treats:** Innovative designs and playful themes for traditional crispy rice treats using food coloring and other decorative methods to appeal to all ages. - **Summer-side Sweets:** Unique and fun-to-eat sweets capturing the essence of summer season through fresh fruit flavors and vibrant colors. - **Creative Party Food:** Innovative take on traditional desserts and dishes, designed especially for party occasions, utilizing creative ideas and highly enjoyably presentation. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery and Confectionery:** Bakeries and confectioneries can introduce new lines of handmade desserts and treats infused with funky and fun designs. - **Event Management:** Event management businesses can introduce creative and playful ideas for summer-themed parties and events, such as watermelon-shaped Krispie treats or other fruit designs. - **Gift and Souvenir Shops:** Gift and souvenir shops can introduce unique and fun-to-eat sweets and desserts as items that can capture the essence of summer season. These treats can be presented in decorative packaging and become a memorable gift. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Marshmallow-Flavored Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-flavored-candy-bar.md) - [Watermelon-Inspired Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattamelon-sherbet-cake.md) - [Creamy Candy Marshmallow Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-marvellous-mallows-drumstick.md) - [Pretzel-Packed Crispy Rice Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-bliss-bars.md) - [Freeze-Dried Marshmallow Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-crunch.md) - [Cinnamon Sugar Lunch Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-homestyle-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Cookie-Studded Marshmallow Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-krispy-bar.md) - [Summer Biscuit Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocky-summer-flavors.md) - [Crispy Easter-Themed Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-marshmallow-crispy-treat.md)