In 2013 a new fusion food joined the ranks of the ice cream cake and the turducken. The cronut—made of croissant-style pastry that’s fried like a doughnut, filled with cream and topped with glaze—transfixed foodies when New York City chef Dominique Ansel started selling it in May. His recipe inspired imitations around the world, and customers proved willing to wait hours for a taste; scalpers were even hawking the $5 treats for up to $40.
The 25 Best Inventions of the Year 2013
The Cronut
Full List
Introduction
Wildly Entertaining
Extremely Fun
Compelling
Interesting
Totally Cool
A Major Deal
World-Changing