Tiktok Trend - Trying Viral Desserts - April 2025

The “Trying Viral Desserts” trend started gaining momentum in April 2025 and quickly became one of the most eye-catching types of food content on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

It’s fun, visual, and makes you crave something sweet — all while asking the question: “Is it really worth the price?”

If you love food, visual storytelling, or discovering hidden local gems, this trend is perfect for you.

What’s this trend all about?

This trend is all about tasting stunning, luxury pastries — usually shaped like fruit, mushrooms, or other realistic objects — and sharing your reaction in a casual way (often in a car).

These videos feel spontaneous but follow a specific format: show the pastry, take a big bite, describe the taste and texture, and rate it. Bonus points if you include the price and a surprise reaction.

The result? A video that’s part ASMR, part review, and part visual treat.

What kind of videos people are making

  • Example 1: A girl in LA trying beautiful fruit-shaped pastries and naming her favorite.
  • Example 2: A guy in NYC rating each dessert and giving honest feedback on the taste vs. look.
  • Example 3: Two guys in Canada try a full box of pastries together and rank them all.

Want to try it? Here’s how to do it

  • Find a fancy or local bakery with realistic or “trompe-l’œil” pastries.
  • Pick 3–5 unique-looking desserts (fruit shapes work great) and note the total price.
  • Film in your car with good natural light. Show the box, hold up each item, and describe it.
  • Take a bite and share your honest reaction — describe texture, flavor, and if it’s worth it.
  • Rate each one out of 10 and pick a favorite at the end.
  • Add simple text overlays with the name, price, and rating.
  • Post on TikTok, Reels, or Shorts with hashtags like #viralpastry #dessertreview #foodie

When it works best (and why)

This trend works best when it’s both beautiful and relatable.

  • The pastries look amazing (the visual hook is key).
  • Your review is clear, fun, and honest — don’t fake it.
  • You add personal reactions: funny, surprised, or emotional.
  • The sound is clean and satisfying (crunchy bites = bonus).
  • The setting feels casual — filming in your car makes it feel real.

When it doesn’t work (and why)

Even beautiful desserts won’t go viral if the video doesn’t feel right. Watch out for:

  • Bad lighting or messy background (clean car = better vibe).
  • No clear audio or weak reaction — viewers want emotion.
  • No “reveal” moment — make sure to show the inside of the pastry!
  • Trying too hard to be perfect — people like authentic reactions.
  • Only saying “it’s good” — describe what makes it good or not.

More examples

@everyeatspossible Does the viral fruit pastry live up to the hype? 📍Mon Secret Gourmand 1410 boul. Rome, Brossard QC #frenchbakery #pastry #trompeoeil #cedricgrolet #Foodie #mukbang #tastetest #asmr #viral #foodreview #mtl #montreal #mtlfood #foodtiktok #eating #fypシ゚ ♬ original sound - EveryEatsPossible
@mostasting Trying NYC’s Most Viral Dessert Shop… These Fruits Are Actually Pastries #nycdesserts #viraldessert #nycfoodie #fakefruit #pastrytok #foodietiktok #desserttiktok #fyp #viral #tastetest #foodcritic #nyceats #tiktokeats #foodreview ♬ original sound - Mostasting
@karissaeats $90 worth of pastries 🤯 #foodie#fyp#mukbang#LA ♬ original sound - karissaeats
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