The food industry is growing fast. There’s a lot of creativity going on from chefs trying new cooking and baking styles. Their efforts are not in vain. Last year the food and beverage analytics revealed trends like hot chocolate bombs, banana bread, Dalgonna Coffee, and lotus biscoff cakes. There was also a shift in focus towards healthy treats and the use of local ingredients.
The year 2021 is no exception. So far, lots of new kinds of stuff have emerged, and more is yet to come even as the year comes to an end.
Are you into desserts?
Here are the top 10 2021 dessert trends that will blow your mind.
Modern French Patisserie
The skills and techniques of the Modern French Patisserie are a trend not just for today but also for the future. These deserts are multi-textured, and their flavours are just out of this world. People love them for their elegant presentation and the fact that they are perfect for almost every occasion. Try a Laduree or a Pierre Herme then you’ll understand why the Modern French Patisserie is in high demand.
Pinata Cakes
The Pinata cakes have been trending since 2019, and this is not about to change anytime soon. They come in different flavours, such as strawberry, chocolate, mango, and rainbow. The Pinata cakes are perfect for birthdays and anniversaries.
Black Buttercream
Nothing says classy like a black buttercream painted with gold metallic cake paint and some candy decorations. These cakes come in different designs, which are striking to the eye.
Dessert Charcuterie Boards
Dessert Charcuterie Boards are a popular trend for birthdays and holidays. These sweet boards are perfect for small get-togethers with loved ones.
Animal Prints
Animal prints are another popular trend in 2021. They are fun, stylish, and a perfect way to express your love for fauna. Some of the most common animal print designs are the cool cat, tiger king, and lion king.
Gourmet Cookies
Cookies come in different colours, flavours, shapes, sizes, and patterns. They are also easy to carry. The best part is that they are a perfect snack to pair with almost any beverage. 2021 is the time to experiment and take gourmet cookies to a whole new level.
Entremets and Petit Gateaux
The Entremets is a complex design with multiple textures, flavours, and some very fascinating layers. They present a lot to play around with and explore; that’s why they are on the trend this year.
Dot Art
Dot art is also known as pointillism and is one of the latest decorating techniques that uses tiny dots. It is more or less like beadwork. Dot art is a little bit more time-consuming, but the outcome is totally worth it.
Rainbows
Rainbow designs are a perfect way to cheer up just about anything from cakes to cupcakes. They are easy to decorate and a popular trend in 2021.
The Feel-Good Factor
Healthy ingredients have been trending since last year, and that hasn’t changed. That’s why panna cotta, brownie fudge pudding, dump cakes, granola trifle, and such like desserts are on the rise. In short, anything with a feel-good effect that consists of clean ingredients, nuts, protein, good fats, fruits, whole grains, no refined sugar is in high demand.
Conclusion
These are the top 10 dessert trends to watch out for and learn. You can play around with some of these ideas and see what you can create in your kitchen.
