# Creamy Croissant-Style Donuts Eggs Up Grill Just Added Strawberries & Cream Croissant-Style Donuts By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberries-cream-croissantstyle-donuts References: [franchising](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240614_celebrate_summer_with_eggs_up_grills_new_limitedtime_only_menu.html) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C8ZKWzotAHK/?img_index=2)  It's the summer of hybrid croissants and [Eggs Up Grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crme-brule-french-toast) is leaning into the trend with the debut of its new Strawberries & Cream Croissant-Style Donuts. This summer, Eggs Up Grill has decided to bring back its cravable Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes, while also introducing new Strawberries & Cream Croissant-Style Donuts. These innovative new donuts consist of fluffy, multi-layered [croissant-style donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-donut) filled with a house-made vanilla custard and fresh strawberries. Similarly, the returning Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes feature three fluffy pancakes filled with chewy cheesecake bites, layered with house-made vanilla custard, and topped off with fresh strawberries. As CEO of Eggs Up Grill, Ricky Richardson, explains, "Our new, seasonal menu is sure to serve up smiles for all ages, filled with fresh and fun culinary items for summertime, like our flaky and rich strawberries and cream donuts and our crowd favorite strawberry cheesecake pancakes.” Image Credit: @eugrill on Instagram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid-bakery Products:** The rise of hybrid-bakery items like croissant-style donuts offers a unique blend of textures and flavors, appealing to adventurous consumers. - **Seasonal Specialty Menus:** Restaurants are increasingly creating seasonal menus with limited-time items to drive customer interest and create a sense of urgency. - **Fruit-infused Desserts:** Desserts incorporating fresh fruits such as strawberries are becoming popular for their natural sweetness and health appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery and Pastry:** The bakery industry is innovating with hybrid products like croissant-style donuts to differentiate their offerings and attract niche markets. - **Casual Dining Restaurants:** Casual dining establishments are using seasonal and innovative menu items to enhance customer experience and drive seasonal sales. - **Fruit Production and Supply:** The demand for fresh fruit in desserts creates growth opportunities for the fruit production industry, focusing on quality and seasonal availability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Strawberry-Filled Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberries-and-kreme-donut.md) - [Caramelized French Toast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crme-brule-french-toast.md) - [Cheesecake-Inspired Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craving-cheesecake-collection.md) - [Summertime Dessert-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-summer-seasonal-collection.md) - [Strawberry-Centric Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-strawberry-summer.md) - [Berry-Themed Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-pick-of-the-patch.md) - [Summery Mixed Berry Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-berry-glazed-doughnut.md) - [Toaster Pastry-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-poptart.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-dreamsicle-original-glazed-donut.md)