Dessert Trends, Analytics and Statistics

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Food & Beverage Industry Trends Highlights

Dessert popularity has changed by 3.16% over the past year. On average, Dessert is consumed 2.94 times every year. Market adoption for Dessert in restaurants is 9.38% and it is on 0.21% of recipes.

Dessert plating ideas from top restaurants

Most popular Dessert dishes in restaurants. September 2020 data See More
@mrslillieskitchen
Lillies Kitchen (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
@yukapin08
Chikalicious (Nyc, New York)
@heatherbieker
Rare Steakhouse - Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)
@longislandrestaurants_
One10 Restaurant (Melville, New York)

Fastest rising Dessert pairings

The fastest rising ingredients, flavors, and drinks with Dessert. September 2020 data See More
#1beyond meat
#2oats
#3almond milk
73.20%
#4sole
67.80%
#5chocolate chips
65.60%
#6butter
63.06%
#7silken tofu
62.27%
#8nut milk
60.83%
#9pumpkin
60.12%
#10water
59.68%

Food Market Overview for Dessert

Dessert Growth Over Time

Monitor trends in Dessert related conversations over the past year. September 2020 Data
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  • Annual Growth

    Dessert consumption yearly growth rate
    3.16%

  • Annual Consumption Frequency

    Dessert is consumed 2.94 times on average every year
    2.94
  • The percentage of the average American diet that Dessert represents. September 2020 data

    Market Adoption

  • The popularity of Dessert at home vs at restaurants. The dashed black line represents the breakdown of the industry average. September 2020 data

    Home vs Restaurant Consumption

    • Eat In
    • Market Avg.
    • Eat Out
  • Percentage of restaurants that serve Dessert

    Popularity in Restaurants

    9.38%
    51,550 of 549,475 Restaurants
    RestaurantLillies Kitchen
  • 0.21% of recipes have Dessert

    Popularity in Recipes

    0.21%
    7,599 of 3,635,380 Recipes
    Top recipeHoliday Dessert Cheeseboard
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Product & Culinary Innovation Analysis

The upcoming food industry trends for Dessert. September 2020 data

Most Popular food Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular food ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top food Ingredients and Pairings
#1pastry
28.89%
#2ice cream
17.2%
#3cookie
13.98%
#4meats
10.45%
#5bread
8.62%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1flatbread sandwich
#2yellow corn tortillas
#3potato tots
#4kaiser buns
#5sandwich buns
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1wonton soup
93.73%
#2potato gnocchi
91.32%
#3bread croutons
83.87%
#4bbq chicken pizza
83.87%
#5blueberry bagel
77.42%
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Most Popular desserts Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular desserts ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top desserts Ingredients and Pairings
#1cake
36.59%
#2biscuits
18.69%
#3cheese cake
8.47%
#4caramel
5.85%
#5brownie
5.57%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1sweet potato pie
#2pumpkin pie
#3nilla wafers
#4banana bread
#5gelatin
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1mcflurry
61.66%
#2shaved ice
58.62%
#3soft serve
49.74%
#4gelato
48.5%
#5souffle
43.13%
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Most Popular spices and herbs Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular spices and herbs ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top spices and herbs Ingredients and Pairings
#1chocolate
58.98%
#2vanilla
14.37%
#3cinnamon
6.45%
#4salt
6.06%
#5matcha
3.96%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1shichimi
#2garlic pepper
#3truffle salt
#4smoked paprika
#5arabica
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1morton salt
81.19%
#2pretzel salt
71.78%
#3dry rub
64.72%
#4shiso
48.93%
#5maca
48.56%
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Most Popular fruits Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular fruits ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top fruits Ingredients and Pairings
#1berries
31.81%
#2strawberries
18.3%
#3bananas
9.32%
#4lemon
8.49%
#5apple
7.66%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1sweet cherries
#2dried cranberries
#3bing cherry
#4black cherries
#5raisins
89.77%
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1kumquat
48.13%
#2pink grapefruit
43.56%
#3lychees
37.93%
#4bergamot
26.96%
#5bitter orange
24.74%
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Most Popular dairy Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular dairy ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top dairy Ingredients and Pairings
#1cream
39.27%
#2cheese
17.08%
#3butter
16.51%
#4milk
11.97%
#5cream cheese
4.38%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1chobani greek yogurt
#2jalapeno jack cheese
#3oaxaca cheese
#4whole milk mozzarella
#5romano cheese
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1cojita cheese
62.37%
#2organic milk
53.82%
#3chevre
53.82%
#4parmigiano reggiano
50.61%
#5sharp provolone
43.56%
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Most Popular beverages Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular beverages ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top beverages Ingredients and Pairings
#1coffee
37.22%
#2tea
15.72%
#3soda
10.98%
#4water
8.14%
#5juice
6.8%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1coffee concentrate
#2florida orange juice
#3sparkling mineral water
#4diet pepsi
#5seltzer water
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1yerba mate
67.75%
#2fanta
56.58%
#3iced green tea
54.85%
#4cappuccino
48.44%
#5mountain dew
43.56%
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Most Popular bakery Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular bakery ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top bakery Ingredients and Pairings
#1sugar
33.26%
#2chocolate chips
14.39%
#3frosting
12.32%
#4dark chocolate
8.07%
#5flour
7.96%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1bread flour
#2turbinado sugar
#3wheat flour
#4baking soda
#5whole wheat flour
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1nougat
23.14%
#2mexican chocolate
5.93%
#3sugar cones
4.67%
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Most Popular nuts and seeds Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular nuts and seeds ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top nuts and seeds Ingredients and Pairings
#1coconut
27.08%
#2almonds
18.67%
#3peanuts
16.05%
#4pecans
9.34%
#5pistachios
7.87%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1hemp seeds
#2flax seeds
74.97%
#3cashews
67.80%
#4walnuts
66.92%
#5chia
62.08%
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1marcona almonds
47.9%
#2hazelnuts
12.88%
#3pine nuts
10.63%
#4mustard seeds
3.24%
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Most Popular condiments Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular condiments ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top condiments Ingredients and Pairings
#1nut butter
17.07%
#2peanut butter
16.42%
#3nutella
13.59%
#4honey
13.43%
#5oil
11%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1ginger garlic sauce
#2green chili salsa
#3deli mustard
#4honey vinaigrette
#5walnut pesto
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1zhoug
77.42%
#2mustard aioli
71.78%
#3arugula pesto
67.75%
#4spicy mustard
62.37%
#5garlic tomato sauce
62.37%
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Most Popular vegetables Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular vegetables ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top vegetables Ingredients and Pairings
#1potatoes
16.87%
#2beans
15.38%
#3pumpkin
12.74%
#4greens
11.86%
#5carrots
8.88%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1vine ripened tomatoes
#2radish sprouts
#3peperoncini
#4chinese mushrooms
#5cauliflower crust pizza
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1pigeon peas
83.87%
#2enoki
79.48%
#3king oyster mushrooms
77.42%
#4baby bok choy
77.42%
#5pickled beets
71.78%
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Most Popular meat Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular meat ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top meat Ingredients and Pairings
#1chicken
28.67%
#2steak
20.25%
#3pork
10.59%
#4beef
10.48%
#5sausage
10.07%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1deli ham
#2mexican chorizo
#3andouille sausage
#4canadian bacon
#5italian sausage
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1applewood bacon
71.78%
#2bone marrow
66.13%
#3marrow
63.1%
#4chicharron
45.27%
#5beef sirloin
43.56%
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Most Popular alcohol Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular alcohol ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top alcohol Ingredients and Pairings
#1wine
38.23%
#2beer
25.88%
#3rose
10.54%
#4bourbon
5.22%
#5rum
4.47%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1ginger liqueur
#2corona beer
#3american lager
#4michelob ultra
#5stolichnaya
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1kolsch
87.46%
#2curacao
71.78%
#3grappa
67.75%
#4johnnie walker
62.37%
#5campari
53.82%
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Most Popular grains Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular grains ingredients with Dessert, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. September 2020 data
Top grains Ingredients and Pairings
#1rice
27.82%
#2pasta
26.41%
#3oats
9.74%
#4oatmeal
7.05%
#5noodles
6.67%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1lasagna noodles
#2elbow macaroni
#3wheat berries
#4orecchiette
#5orzo