In Spain, it is called a 'cruasán'. In Italy, a croissant is known as a 'cornetto'. This name is derived from the horn shape of the pastry. In Italian, cornetto translates to 'little horn'.
Maximalist croissants are having a moment ... or dine-in-only on weekends. Cucina Morini cornetto with Nutella. Photo: courtesy Cucina Morini Between the lines: The French don't have all the ...