# Plant-Based Croissant Donuts Dominique Ansel Created the First Vegan Cronut for Sherwin-Williams By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-09-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cronut References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2023/9/vegan-cronuts-dominique-ansel) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxaq4fQOG7B/?img_index=1)  In 2013, the cultural impact of Dominique Ansel's Cronut was immediate and profound, sparking a wave of food hybrids and redefining culinary innovation—and now, the James Beard Award-winning French pastry chef is introducing the first-ever vegan Cronut. This limited-edition [croissant-donut hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-crookie) can be tasted at the [Dominique Ansel Bakery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronutr) in New York City for a short time, while supplies last, and it's unique for not just its recipe but also its color. Ansel partnered with paint brand Sherwin-Williams to bring the vegan Cronut to life based on the chosen 2024 Color of the Year. Upward SW 6239 is a shade of blue that's recreated in dessert form with butterfly pea tea flower and rice pudding. Although creating vegan desserts can be a challenge due to the way alternative ingredients perform, the limited-edition Cronut is as light, airy and flaky as ever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegan Dessert Trends:** The introduction of the first-ever vegan Cronut by Dominique Ansel sparks a wave of plant-based dessert hybrids. - **Culinary Innovation:** Dominique Ansel's Cronut redefines culinary boundaries and inspires chefs to experiment with unique flavor combinations. - **Colorful Food Creations:** The partnership between Dominique Ansel and Sherwin-Williams showcases the use of food as a canvas for artistic expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery and Pastry:** The introduction of the vegan Cronut opens up new opportunities for bakeries and pastry shops to diversify their plant-based dessert offerings. - **Food and Beverage:** The popularity of Cronuts and other innovative food hybrids creates a demand for unique and creative food and beverage experiences. - **Art and Design:** The collaboration between Dominique Ansel and Sherwin-Williams highlights the intersection of food and art, presenting opportunities for artists and designers to explore food as a medium of expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-vegan-donuts.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-australia.md) - [Vegan-Certified Doughnut Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-7.md) - [Phygital NFT Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cronutr.md) - [Savory Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-donut.md) - [Vegan Chocolate Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmanjxr.md) - [Cookie Dough Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-springs-cookie-dough-croissant.md) - [Free-From Dessert Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-donut.md) - [Sugar-Free Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-free-vegan-donut.md)