‘Line out the door’: Bay Area bakeries hop on viral chocolate trend
The viral TikTok trend sees bakers dunk croissants in chocolate, then sprinkle them with toppings.
The latest food trend to take social media by storm has arrived in the Bay Area, and it has people lining up out the door for a taste.
The trend, which originated on TikTok, involves dipping croissants in chocolate, then sprinkling them with a variety of toppings, such as sprinkles, nuts, and fruit.
The result is a delicious, decadent treat that has become an instant hit with Bay Area residents.
Several bakeries in the Bay Area are now offering their own versions of the viral treat, and they are all reporting long lines of customers eager to try it.
One such bakery is La Boulangerie de San Francisco, which has been selling out of its chocolate-dipped croissants every day since it started offering them.
"We've never seen anything like it," said bakery owner Pascal Rigo. "People are lining up out the door, and they're buying dozens of croissants at a time."
Other bakeries that are offering chocolate-dipped croissants include Arsicault Bakery in San Francisco, and Three Babes Bakeshop in Oakland.
The trend has also been popular in other parts of the country, with bakeries in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago all reporting increased sales of chocolate-dipped croissants.
It's unclear how long the trend will last, but for now, it's clear that the chocolate-dipped croissant is the hottest new food item in the Bay Area.
Here are some of the Bay Area bakeries that are offering chocolate-dipped croissants:
- La Boulangerie de San Francisco
- Arsicault Bakery
- Three Babes Bakeshop
Tips for making your own chocolate-dipped croissants:
- Use high-quality croissants.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
- Dip the croissants in the chocolate, then sprinkle with your favorite toppings.
- Let the croissants cool completely before serving.
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