Dessert Trends, Analytics and Statistics

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Food & Beverage Industry Trends Highlights

Dessert popularity has changed by 2.04% over the past year. On average, Dessert is consumed 3.06 times every year. Market adoption for Dessert in restaurants is 10.79% and it is on 0.21% of recipes.

Dessert plating ideas from top restaurants

Most popular Dessert dishes in restaurants. March 2021 data See More
@claudia.limas15
Stella 34 Trattoria (Nyc, New York)
@yukapin08
Chikalicious (Nyc, New York)
@coffeeaddict1018
Loreley Beer Garden (Nyc, New York)
@sailorgogogo
Mango Mango Dessert Eden Center, Falls Church (Falls Church, Virginia)

Fastest rising Dessert pairings

The fastest rising ingredients, flavors, and drinks with Dessert. March 2021 data See More
#1bean burger
86.28%
#2seitan
69.56%
#3crab
45.49%
#4greens
43.44%
#5oats
42.88%
#6beef
38.40%
#7salmon
37.83%
#8rose
34.30%
#9shrimp
33.60%
#10chicken
31.88%

Food Market Overview for Dessert

Dessert Growth Over Time

Monitor trends in Dessert related conversations over the past year. March 2021 Data
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  • Annual Growth

    Dessert consumption yearly growth rate
    2.04%

  • Annual Consumption Frequency

    Dessert is consumed 3.06 times on average every year
    3.06
  • The percentage of the average American diet that Dessert represents. March 2021 data

    Market Adoption

  • The popularity of Dessert at home vs at restaurants. The dashed black line represents the breakdown of the industry average. March 2021 data

    Home vs Restaurant Consumption

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

    Popularity in Restaurants

    10.79%
    64,391 of 597,012 Restaurants
    RestaurantStella 34 Trattoria
  • 0.21% of recipes have Dessert

    Popularity in Recipes

    0.21%
    9,759 of 4,598,338 Recipes
    Top recipeEasy Mixed Berry Dessert Sauce
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Product & Culinary Innovation Analysis

The upcoming food industry trends for Dessert. March 2021 data

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. March 2021 data
Top desserts Ingredients and Pairings
#1cake
30.62%
#2ice cream
18.29%
#3biscuits
15.29%
#4cheese cake
6.93%
#5chocolate cake
4.96%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1vanilla shake
#2puff pastry
72.01%
#3velvet cake
64.56%
#4red velvet cake
40.41%
#5coffee cake
36.40%
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1pumpkin pie
70.9%
#2shaved ice
50.38%
#3strawberry shake
48.39%
#4soft serve
48.33%
#5sorbet
37.94%
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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. March 2021 data
Top food Ingredients and Pairings
#1pastry
34.58%
#2cookie
16.47%
#3biscuits
16.47%
#4bread
9.89%
#5chips
4.56%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1kaiser buns
#2nacho cheese doritos
#3burrito tortillas
#4chicken crispers
#5sourdough croutons
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1patacon
74.19%
#2rustic bread
63.87%
#3ma po tofu
62.88%
#4potato buns
47.89%
#5crispy chicken sandwich
47.89%
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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. March 2021 data
Top bakery Ingredients and Pairings
#1chocolate
59.3%
#2sugar
16.11%
#3chocolate chips
6.51%
#4flour
3.98%
#5dark chocolate
3.86%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1flour tortillas
#2croissant dough
87.68%
#3bittersweet chocolate
76.35%
#4vanilla protein
62.69%
#5rice cakes
60.25%
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1sugar cones
71%
#2maple sugar
21.54%
#3crumble topping
21.52%
#4vanilla sugar
13.46%
#5chocolate graham crackers
0.12%
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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. March 2021 data
Top fruits Ingredients and Pairings
#1berries
31.38%
#2strawberries
17.81%
#3bananas
9.12%
#4apple
8.66%
#5lemon
8.45%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1bitter orange
#2banana chips
#3tangerine
86.39%
#4dried apricots
86.25%
#5kumquat
80.64%
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1nectarine
70.56%
#2cantaloupe
69.16%
#3watermelon
50.08%
#4bing cherry
48.63%
#5melon
38.62%
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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. March 2021 data
Top dairy Ingredients and Pairings
#1cream
37.81%
#2cheese
17.33%
#3butter
16.8%
#4milk
12.5%
#5cream cheese
4.46%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1vermont cheddar cheese
#2wisconsin cheddar cheese
#3irish cheddar
#4quesadilla cheese
#5peach yogurt
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1cotija cheese
52.04%
#2mexican cheese
44.7%
#3taco cheese
42.35%
#4sour milk
41.85%
#5buffalo mozzarella
36.99%
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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. March 2021 data
Top beverages Ingredients and Pairings
#1coffee
40.88%
#2tea
16.85%
#3water
8.8%
#4juice
7.08%
#5milkshake
4.4%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1turmeric shot
#2chamomile tea
#3brewed iced tea
#4ginger shot
#5hot chocolate
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1