When Dominique Ansel debuted the Cronut in May 2013, people went berserk.
The croissant-donut hybrid caught the attention of many around the world who flocked to Ansel’s Soho-based bakery to get their hands on the pastry. Celebrities even fought the masses to enjoy their fair share of cronuts. Keri Hilson proudly flaunted that she got not one, but six cronuts in an infamous TMZ video. Anderson Cooper tried to get a batch delivered for his birthday, but was ultimately unsuccessful in his efforts. And Kelly Ripa had what can only be described as an out of body experience while sampling one on live television.
