Interview with Dominique Anselan, The Genius Behind the Croissant Nut®: An interview with James Beard Award-winning Pastry Chef Dominique Anselan

“It's been almost ten years since we first launched the Cronut, and if you had told me ten years ago that this would happen, I would have never believed you.”

Dominique Ansel, the James Beard Award-winning pastry chef, has revolutionized the pastry industry with his incredible innovation and creativity. Among his most famous creations is the Cronut®, which has taken the world by storm and become one of the most coveted pastries worldwide, earning a spot on TIME Magazine's "25 Best Inventions of 2013" list.

Dominique's remarkable accomplishments include being named the World's Best Pastry Chef in 2017 by the World's 50 Best Restaurants awards, among numerous other accolades. His bakery, Dominique Ansel Bakery, located in New York City's trendy Soho neighborhood, has become a must-visit for locals and tourists alike. In addition to his bakery, Dominique has authored several books, including The Secret Recipes and Everyone Can Bake.