From passion to perfection: The story of Layered Croissanterie

In the heart of Raleigh, there's a bakery that's taking croissants to a whole new level. Layered Croissanterie, run by the talented and innovative Kawsar Chavez, isn't your average bakery story. It all started when Chavez decided to ditch her teaching gig almost five years ago to pursue her true love: baking. And she hasn't looked back since.

Today, Layered Croissanterie isn't just about croissants; it's about croissants with flair. They're constantly coming up with new flavors, and we're not talking about just a handful here. They whip up hundreds of new flavors every year! It's a flavor explosion, and Chavez is the mad scientist behind it all.

According to Chavez, "I think that's what makes it unique; it's such a niche product, and it's been an exciting journey."

You can sense the enthusiasm and passion in her words. She's not just making pastries; she's crafting experiences.

Fall menu

This fall, Layered Croissanterie gave Halloween a whole new flavor and trust us, it's spooky good:

• Spell on You: Ube cookie Danish with ube cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut.
• This is Halloween: Imagine a croissant cup filled with vanilla pastry cream, dulce de leche and topped with a Jack Skellington shortbread cookie. Yes, please!

• Carrie Brioche Donut: It's got raspberry jam, raspberry sugar dust and a vial of raspberry "blood." It's like a horror movie you can eat.

• The Great Pumpkin: A croissant knot filled with pumpkin pastry cream and coated in chai glaze. Pumpkin spice fans, rejoice!
• Blair Twix Project: Pain au chocolate stuffed with caramel, topped with caramel, dark chocolate ganache and shortbread cookie crumbles. It's almost sinful.
• Wednesday Cruffin: Stuffed with black currant jam, topped with white chocolate whip, and adorned with dark chocolate spooky decor. Perfect for those mid-week cravings.
• Twilight Zone: Almond Joy pain au chocolate with coconut frangipane, chocolate dunk and toasted almonds. It's a dessert and a vacation all in one.
• Franken-Cube: Croissant cube filled with passion fruit and topped with Frankenstein buttercream. It's a monster of flavor!
• Boo-Hammara: Danish topped with muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern roasted red pepper dip with walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Exotic and thrilling!
• Stupefy: Apple Butterbeer-flavored croissant with brown butter frangipane, spiced apples inside, and mascarpone whip and butterscotch on top. A spellbinding treat.

Layered Croissanterie's Halloween creations are like something out of a food lover's dream. Each pastry is a piece of edible art that captures the essence of the season.

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In a world where baking is both science and art, Kawsar Chavez and Layered Croissanterie have found the perfect recipe for success. Their journey from classroom to kitchen, from passion to pastry, is a story of following your heart and dreaming big. If you're craving unique and mouthwatering pastries, Layered Croissanterie is the place to be.

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