Everything you need to know about the cronut

An exhaustive guide to the new hybrid dessert

Chef Dominique Ansel makes his one-of-a-kind croissant-donut hybrid.
(Image credit: AP Photo/Richard Drew)

The cronut debuted at Dominique Ansel's namesake bakery in New York's SoHo on May 10, and in less than a month it has spawned an international following, a thriving black market, and a proud following of cronutphiles. This doughnut-meets-croissant has rapidly moved from foodie favorite to the international dessert lexicon. Here's everything you need to know about the cronut, how to get it, and whether this pastry is worth the effort:

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Emily Shire is chief researcher for The Week magazine. She has written about pop culture, religion, and women and gender issues at publications including Slate, The Forward, and Jewcy.