Every few weeks, a new recipe grabs the attention of food enthusiasts on social media, quickly going viral. Content creators often hop on these trends, sharing their attempts at making these dishes, sometimes even adding their own creative twists.
From bizarre options like roasted milk tea to more versatile treats like pinwheel toast, these trending recipes have sparked a wave of kitchen experimentation. The latest snack sensation sweeping social media is the rice paper croissant. Numerous food vloggers and digital creators have posted either their recipes or their attempts at recreating this unique rice paper delicacy, with some even enhancing the flavor with ingredients like matcha.
In an Instagram reel, a chef (@twaydabae) demonstrates how she made the rice paper croissant at home, following a recipe she found online. She begins by breaking five eggs into a large bowl, then adds milk, sugar, baking powder, and melted butter. After whisking all the ingredients together, she pours the mixture into a flat baking tray. Next, she dips five rice papers into the mixture until they are thoroughly coated, stacks them on top of each other, and cuts them in half. She then rolls the pieces to form a croissant-like shape and bakes two of them for 30 minutes, revealing the results afterward.
To her surprise, the baked products resemble flaky croissants. After tasting them, she comments that they remind her of mochi. “It’s a fun concept. But this cannot be the fluffy layers between a croissant. It’s not bad though. It’s actually quite tasty.”
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Another video capturing attention online was posted by Annie Nguyen, who shared additional details about a step-by-step recipe from @misojenkitchen.
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In the comments section, reactions to the viral recipe were mixed. Some praised it as a gluten-free alternative to traditional croissants, while others questioned the appropriateness of the name.
One user remarked, “Part of me is saying stop the madness but the other part is saying add matcha to it!” Another commented, “New snack unlocked with different fillings.” One user playfully suggested, “It actually looks really good. I would call it a mochi croissant,” while another marveled, “What kind of witchery is this?!?! Amazing!!! I need to try this.”
A professional baker expressed enthusiasm, stating, “As a professional baker, I love this idea! A base for really neat experiments.” However, not everyone was on board, as one user pointed out, “Just coz it is crescent-shaped doesn’t make it a CROISSANT.” Yet, the adaptability of rice paper was noted, with one user exclaiming, “What can’t rice paper do?!”, while another humorously added, “At this point, you can also fix your life with a rice paper.”
