Dominique Ansel is not only the inventor of the Cronut, unquestionably the most famous pastry of the 21st century, he also laid the foundations for a new era for the world of pastry, which brought the craft of fine pâtissierie to millions of new fans via the power of social media. As the pastry chef behind the much-copied Cronut, which people have queued for hours to taste since 2013, Ansel gave us the world’s first ever viral pastry, making him a true industry game changer and showing the incredible power of outstanding pastry. James Beard Award-winning Ansel has also created the Cookie Shot, Frozen S’more, Blossoming Hot Chocolate, and many more, and is chef owner of eponymous bakeries in New York City and Las Vegas. What makes a Cronut a Cronut®? Each one is made with laminated dough similar to croissant dough, rolled in sugar, filled with cream, and topped with glaze. Each one takes three days to complete and the flavors, which are never repeated, change every month.