# Croissant-Inspired Desserts The Cronut is a Delicious Croissant-Donut Hybrid By M | Published 2013-05-24 | Updated 2013-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-donuts References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/arielknutson/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cronut) & [dominiqueansel](http://dominiqueansel.com/) While donuts are a delicious dessert on their own, it's always fun when you can find new, inventive and creative donuts to try. This is where the cronut comes in -- a delectable donut-shaped cream-stuffed croissant. The Cronut was invented at New York's [Dominique Ansel Bakery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronutr) by its head pastry chef Dominique Ansel. Made with a custom-made [croissant-like dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banquet-dor-biscofffilled-croissants), the Cronut is able to retain the buttery, flaky and layered texture of a croissant even after being deep-fried in grape seed oil. The dough is layered and cut in a donut shape. After frying, the Cronut is then rolled in sweet sugar, stuffed with exquisite cream and then covered in a girly and fun pink glaze. Sadly only available in New York, if you're ever in the area I definitely recommend stopping by the Dominiqe Ansel Bakery and trying out one of these amazingly creative donuts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Donut Innovation:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create innovative and creative donuts, like the cronut, that offer unique flavor and texture combinations. - **Hybrid Desserts:** The success of the cronut demonstrates the potential for businesses to experiment with hybrid desserts that combine two different treats to create a new and exciting culinary experience. - **Gourmet Pastry:** The popularity of the cronut highlights the demand for high-end, artisanal pastries that are crafted with premium ingredients and offer a luxurious indulgence. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries have an opportunity to tap into the trend of donut innovation by creating unique and delectable pastries that go beyond traditional donut flavors and shapes. - **Food and Beverage:** The success of hybrid desserts like the cronut presents opportunities for food and beverage companies to develop new products that combine different culinary elements to create exciting and enticing offerings. - **Culinary Tourism:** The cronut's popularity could drive the growth of culinary tourism as people travel to specific locations, like New York, to try innovative and mouthwatering pastries from renowned establishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-springs-cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Hybrid Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Hybrid Cookie Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-crookie.md) - [Savory Onigiri Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onigiri-croissant.md) - [Phygital NFT Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronutr.md) - [Croissant-Cookie Baked Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crookie.md) - [Soft Serve Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evana-patisserie-cafe.md) - [Creamy Croissant-Style Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberries-cream-croissantstyle-donuts.md) - [Decadent Cake-Like Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-decadent-desserts.md)