# Croissant Donut Desserts Dunkin Donuts Will be Releasing Their Own Limited Edition of the Cronut By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-donut References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/370385/Dunkin-Donuts-Unveils-A-Croissant-Donut-Hybrid-That-Looks-Like-A-Cronut/) & [dunkindonuts](http://www.dunkindonuts.com/DDBlog/2014/10/this_is_not_a_trick-.html) The days immediately following Halloween are often spent in a sugar high daze, which this wear will be more of a croissant donut glaze haze. [Dunkin Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornbread-donut) recently announced beginning November 3rd, 2014 they will be launching a cronut-like confection that combines the two pastries. For a limited time, the confectionery hybrid will be available at participating American restaurants. The [Croissant Donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-inspired-thin-crust-pizzas) features "24 layers of buttery dough" covered in the same sugary glaze used on their classic glazed donuts. However, there will be no cream filling with this version. Preceding the announcement, the brand took to [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-crookie) to announce their marriage of the two popular flavors next month. If you have been wanting to try the cronut for the past year or so, now is your chance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cronut Craze:** Opportunity to create unique hybrid pastries combining popular flavors. - **Limited Edition Treats:** Create buzz and urgency by releasing exclusive, time-limited products. - **Buttery Dough Creations:** Explore innovative uses of buttery dough in various dessert items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dessert Manufacturing:** Chance to develop new pastry creations and capitalize on the growing demand for unique treats. - **Fast Food Chains:** Opportunity to introduce limited edition items and leverage social media platforms for marketing campaigns. - **Bakery and Pastry Shops:** Incorporate cronut-like creations to attract customers seeking indulgent and innovative pastries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bite-Sized Cornbread Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornbread-donut.md) - [Dutch Cookie-Topped Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroopwafel-donut.md) - [Churro-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churrdough-collection.md) - [Sweet Cereal-Flavored Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-cinnamon-milk-glazed.md) - [Limited-Time Autumnal Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-assortment.md) - [Seasonal Donut Brand Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-shortbread-cookie.md) - [Plant-Based Croissant Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cronut.md) - [Cafe-Inspired Seasonal Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-flavors-of-fall.md) - [Thanksgiving Dinner-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-thanksgiving-doughnuts.md)