Although it hasn't nabbed the same headlines as the Cronut, the Cruffin — a croissant-muffin hybrid invented by Australian baker Kate Reid in 2013 — has achieved modest success in the U.S. Bakery chain Mister Donut has brought the fusion food to Japan (thankfully, they left the clunky "Cruffin" nickname behind), with three varieties available. The highlight of the trio is the blueberry custard (¥194), which features a mix of tart jam and whipped cream within the crispy exterior. As far as novelty hybrid desserts go, this one is pretty solid.
Mister Donut masters the croissant-muffin hybrid
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