Croissant meets the cookie: Will Mumbai bite into the crookie?

Just when croissant lovers like us thought they couldnrsquot possibly get more innovative with the pastry after the recent fervour around sandwich croissants pinwheel croissants cruffins croissant plus muffins and cronuts croissant plus donuts Boulangerie Louvard a small bakery in Paris has gone viral on the Internet for introducing the crookie Naturally this sinful combination of croissant stuffed and layered with cookie dough is being adapted by enterprising bakeries around the world Two such eateries in Mumbai mdash House of Amel and The Sweetish House Mafia mdash have now joined hands to introduce a limited edition of this dessert for the cityrsquos saccharinecraving foodieWe placed an order to be delivered at our newsroom in Bandra East Since the pickup point was The Sweetish Cafeacute by The Sweetish House Mafia in Lower Parel it took nearly an hour to reach its destination The crookie was mildly warm when it arrived We heated it for 30 seconds in the microwave before digging into it While the croissant was not as flaky or prettylooking as we had imagined it blended well with the layers of cookie dough on top and slathered in between the pastry The dough was loaded with large chunks of choco chips that made the crookie a tad gooey upon heating Overall we would have preferred a crunchier croissant because we found the pastry tough to negotiate Meant strictly for those who love a chocolate and dough overload fans of savoury croissants should stay awayAt Sweetish Cafeacute by The Sweetish House Mafia Lower ParelLog on to Swiggy ZomatoCost Rs 280 for one on ZomatoAlso check outCrookie by Blue Tokai and Suchalirsquos Artisan BakehouseLog on to suchalisartisanbakehouseCookie or croissant Take your pickBerry berry goodA good way to beat the summer heat would be to tuck into this decadent buttery creation topped and filled with raspberry and creamAt The Lovefools Ranwar Bandra WestCall 9820203360COST Rs 425Royally sweetThe pairing of a tiramisu with crispy croissant makes this one for dessert lovers Watch out for the sugar rush that followsAt Bluebop Cafeacute Khar WestCall 8047483415Cost Rs 315 onwardsDesi at heartThe traditionalists might scoff but we love the comforting idea of a butter chicken wrapped in a flaky croissant It is the perfect desi tadka to the European delicacyAt The Love LLeaf Cafeacute Thane WestCall 9136097379 for cost and other detailsAdoughrableIf you like the gooey cookie dough better than the final crumbly cookie we recommend you give this cookie dough pizza a shot It comes topped with loads of Nutella sauce and a dollop of vanilla icecreamAt 145 Kala Ghoda FortCall 40396632COST Rs 290Healthy bitesA healthy ragi and whole wheat base sweetened cookie with jaggery and dark chocolate to level up the flavourAt House of Cookies NS Road JuhuLog on to ZomatoCall 9167366770 Delivery onlyCost Rs 120Summer delightIf you are looking for a twist to the flavour of the season try this croissant stuffed with the deliciousness of sweet mango and cream cheeseat The Bread Bar Unit 2 Shah Industrial Estate Deonar Chembur call 8928482554Cost Rs 275Go for MumbaicoreThis take on the ubiquitous vada pav and green chutney comes wrapped in a flaky Danish pastry and croissant doughAt Twenty Seven Bake House Mahalaxmi Shop No 3 Videocon Icon Building Dr Ambedkar Road Bandra WestCall 9372515271Cost Rs 200Loco for chocoHow does a giant warm cookie layered with dark and milk chocolate and topped with two scoops of ice cream sound Find this Charlie and Chocolate Factorylike dreamy dessert named cookiezza at an eatery in Nariman PointAt Spesso Gourmet Kitchen Regent Chambers Nariman PointCall 9167613296Cost Rs 465 Exceptional Excellent very Good Good Average House of Amel and The Sweetish House Mafia didnrsquot know it was us The Guide reviews anonymously and pays for meals