These unique donut creations showcase how creative at-home and restaurant chefs are experimenting with new forms, flavors and fusions of the classic pastry treat.
Now that there have been many mile-high milkshakes and other over-the-top desserts that have gone viral online, there are chains that are making their own donut-integrated beverages. Examples of this include Cold Stone Creamery's Blueberry Donut Shake, as well as the 'Donutccino' that's served at NYC's Gossip Coffee.
Donuts are often first and foremost associated with sweetly glazed or chocolate-dipped flavors, but there are several savory varieties emerging that are filled with everything from spicy cheese and bone marrow to meat. Unique donut creations like these signal a shift in consumer preferences in response to sugar.
34 Unique Donut Creations
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Hybrid Donut Macarons
The 'Macaronut' is a Cross Between Two Different Pastries
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Americana-Themed Donut Flavors
The American Classics Doughnuts are Inspired by Classic Treats
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Donut Ice Cream Cones
These Czech Pastry Cones are Changing the Way People Eat Ice Cream
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Bone Marrow-Stuffed Donuts
This Donut Features a Chocolate Filling Made from Roasted Bone Marrow
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Indulgent Cookie-Flavored Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Spring Menu Features Three Cookie-Themed Donuts
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Tequila-Infused Donuts
The Patrón Platinum Donut Was Created in Honor of Cinco de Mayo
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Slushie-Flavored Donuts
The Wild Cherry Slurpee Donut is Inspired by 7-Eleven's Famous Drink
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Pool Float Donuts
This Flamingo and Unicorn Donut Recipe is Inspired by Fun Flotation Devices
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Emotive Emoji Pastries
Dominique Ansel Transforms a Melonpan Bun into the Heart-Eyes Emoticon
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Elaborate Donut Sushi
The 'Will it Sushi?' Show Transforms Dunkin' Donuts into the Japanese Meal
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Donut-Topped Donuts
The Sparkle Dazzle Rainbow Fried Desserts are Deceivingly Vegan
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Luxe Gilded Donuts
The Golden Cristal Ube Donut Creation Has a Price Tag of $100
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Spicy Cheese Donuts
Cabana Brazilian Barbecue Restaurants Serve a Spicy Malagueta Chicken Donut
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Realistic Pie-Shaped Donuts
The New Apple Pie Donut from Krispy Kreme Features a Lattice Top
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Cartoon Cat Donuts
Fork to Belly's Recipe for Pusheen Donuts Celebrates Adorable Animated Felines
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Fast Casual Dessert Kebabs
The Tella Balls Dessert Bar Subsitutes Savory Ingredients with Sweet
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Decadent Donut Collaborations
The Krispy Kreme Nutella Donut is Dubbed the Nutty Chocolatta
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Romantic Emoji Donuts
This Emoji Heart Donut Recipe is Perfect for Valentine's Day Desserts
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Donut Shop Hand Pies
The Glazed Peach Pies from Krispy Kreme Feature the Chain's Donut Glaze
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Football-Shaped Donuts
These Super Bowl-Themed Treats are Perfect for Game Day
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Rainbow-Colored Donuts
The New Rainbow Donuts from Moe's Doughs are a Colorful Indulgence
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Single-Serve Donut Packets
Nanna's Donut Packaging is Easily Portable and Prevents Sticky Fingers
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Sparkly Rainbow Donuts
The New Rainbow Gloss Donuts are Topped with a Sparkly Glaze
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Decadent Donut Creations
Aussie Bakery Doughnut Time Celebrates 1st Anniversary in Big Way
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Donut-Topped Milkshakes
The New Blueberry Donut Shake Combines Two Sweet Treats into One Dish
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Pastry-Topped Coffees
The Donutccino Brings Together the Classic Combination of Donuts and Coffee
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Savory Meat Donuts
The Doughnut Project Serves Deep Fried Pastries Topped with Salty Ingredients
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Gelato-Filled Donut Sandwiches
The Kool Krispy Sandwich Upgrades the Classic Ice Cream Sandwich
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Fudge-Filled Hybrid Donuts
This Decadent Croissant Donut is Filled with Chocolate Fudge
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Meringue-Topped Donuts
The New Berry Pavlova Donut is Inspired by a Popular Meringue-Based Dessert
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Anime Donut Characters
These Rounded Pastries are Decorated to Look Like Popular Cartoons
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Heart-Shaped S'mores Donuts
These Valentine's Day Donuts are Made with Rich Belgian Chocolate
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Boozy Bourbon Donuts
The Bourbon Ball Donut Celebrates the Start of Derby Season
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Decadent Hibiscus Donuts
This Pink Donut from 'Dough Doughnuts' Looks and Tastes Like Hibiscus
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Plant-Based Croissant Donuts
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Delicious Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Mister Donut Misdo Halloween Collection Has a Ghostly Theme
Florally Inspired Donuts
These Krispy Kreme Japan Donuts are Arriving for Spring
Children's Show Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme x Sesame Street Doughnuts are Only in Japan
Hybrid Cookie Croissants
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Crushed Snack Product Donuts
These Krispy Kreme Cheese-Filled Dough-Snacks Come in Three Flavors
Adorable Valentine's Day Donuts
The Dunkin' Valentine's Day Offerings Include Donuts and More
Collaboration Candy Bar Donuts
Krispy Kreme KitKat and Aero Doughnuts Come in Two Varieties
Everything-Flavored Twisted Pastries
Tim Hortons Selling Its Savoury Twists in 2 New Varieties
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Bespoke QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Debuted New Ways to Enjoy Summer Drinks
Easter-Themed Doughnut Collections
Krispy Kreme Launches a New Easter Doughnut Lineup
Non-Dairy Gelato Bites
Doughlicious' Frozen Cookie Dough and Gelato Bites are Nostalgic Snacks
Tasty Coronation-Themed Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Coronation Doughnuts Celebrate the Royal Event
DIY Mochi Donut Kits
Global Grub Partners with Chef Morimoto for This Playful Product Offering
Hybrid Cookie Dough Croissants
Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods Has a New Cookie Dough Croissant
Dipped Cookie Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Adds a Layer of Indulgence to Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches
Collaboration Heart-Shaped Donuts
The Godiva x Mister Donut Premium Heart Collection is Decadent
Indulgent Diner Dessert Dishes
These IHOP Desserts Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Indulgent Summertime Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' 2023 Summer Menu Has Sweet and Creamy Options
Multi-Textured Dessert Shakes
White Castle's Shake Parfaits Have Cookie or Butter Cake Bits
Dessert-Inspired Greek Yogurts
Chobani is Introducing the 'Chobani Creations' Greek Yogurt Line
Coffee Shop Espresso Martinis
The Ray's Runs on Dunkin' Pop-Up Featured Dunkin' Espresso Martinis
Collaboration Matcha-Infused Donuts
This Mister Donut Collaboration with Gion Tsujiri is Tasty
Miniature Springtime Donuts
Krispy Kreme Spring Minis Donuts Have Arrived in Four Flavors
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Frosted Seasonal Cake Donuts
Little Debbie Just Added New Seasonal Spring Mini Donuts
Donut-Themed Dog Treats
Milk-Bone and Dunkin' Made a Limited-Edition Vanilla Glaze Flavor Biscuit
Seasonal Snickerdoodle Cookie Shakes
Shake Shack is Launching a New Winter Classics Shakes Lineup
Limited-Edition Healthy Snacks
Chamberlain Coffee and DEUX Release Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes
Candy Bar-Themed Donuts
Cadbury Crunchie Doughnuts from Baker & Baker are Indulgent
Cookie Candy Bar Coffees
The Original Donut Shop Twix K-Cup Pods Boast a Familiar Flavor
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Chocolate-Flavored Coffee Drinks
Starbucks Debuts the New Chocolate Drink Items Ahead of Summer
Mystery Cartoon Donut Collections
The Krispy Kreme Scooby-Doo Halloween Dozen is Tasty
Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Donuts
Shipley Do-Nuts Just Dropped New COOKIES N' DREAM Do-Nuts
Country Singer-Inspired Donuts
The 'In the Air Doughnut' Was Created with Singer Kane Brown
Coffee-Flavored Frostings
Pillsbury Baking Just Introduced a Creamy Supreme Coffee Frosting
Syrup-Inspired Coffees
IHOP & Kraft Heinz Collaborated on Pancake-Inspired Coffee
Freeze-Dried Candy Donuts
Shipley Do-Nuts' POPTASTIC do-nut Features Freeze-Dried Skittles
Cafe Dessert Coffee Creamers
Dunkin' Brownie Batter Creamer Has Real Cream and Sugar
Autumnal Caramel QSR Donuts
The Tim Hortons Dulce Apple Fritter Dream Donut is Here for Fall
Savory Dual-Filling Donuts
The Mister Donut Zaku Mocchi Ring Comes in Three Options
Sandwich Shop Donut Collections
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is Introducing Ike’s Donuts
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Ice Cream-Flavored Iced Coffees
These New Drinks from Victor Allen’s Coffee Come in Two Flavors
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Gourmet Donut Collaborations
The COPS Donuts x Alder Signature Donut is a Coconut Cream Glaze
Cereal-Inspired Coffee Pods
Keurig Introduces the Sweet Cinnamon Toast Crunch-Flavored Coffee Pods
Jelly Donut-Inspired Chocolates
You Can Now Buy Dunkin' Jelly Donut-Flavored Filled Chocolates
Artisan Wintertime Cafe Snacks
These Starbucks Baked Goods Come in Two Varieties
Wintertime Cafe Menu Items
The Dunkin' Winter 2023 Menu Will Arrive After Christmas
Donut-Flavored Syrups
Mrs. Butterworth's Dunkin' Glazed Donut Flavored Syrup is a Sweet Treat
Sweet Cinnamon Churro Shakes
Potbelly is Introducing a New Cinnamon Churro Shake on April 22
Indulgent Holiday Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' Holiday Menu Has Been Launched for 2023
Vegan-Certified Doughnut Lines
Krispy Kreme Launches a New Vegan Doughnut Collection for Veganuary
Free-From Dessert Donuts
Planet Bake's Red Velvet Cake Donut is Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free
Chocolatey Donut Popcorn Snacks
Smartfood Chocolate Glazed Donut is Limited-Edition
Japanese Fox-Themed Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Japan Kita Kitsune Doughnut is Charming
QSR Donut Partnerships
McDonald's and Krispy Kreme Have Teamed Up for a Cafe Trial
International Dessert Coffee Creamers
International Delight Cinnamon Churro is Indulgent
Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes
These Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes are the Perfect Bite-Sized Treat
Blueberry-Filled DIY Coffees
TikTok Creators are Infusing Coffee with Blueberries and Berry Syrups
Donut-Inspired Chocolate Wafers
The Kit Kat Chocolate Frosted Donut Flavored Bar is a Sweet Treat
Gelato-Infused Espresso Shakes
Cousins Subs Just Added a New Espresso Shake for the Fall Season
Soft Swirled Dessert Pints
Blue Bunny Twist Pints Bring the Soft Serve Experience Home
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Actor-Approved Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' DunKings Menu Includes Two Options
Flavor-Infused Breakfast Pastries
These New Eggo Flavors Focus on Classic Recipes and Tastes
Chocolate-Coffee Cannabis Bars
This THC Bar is Infused With Milk Chocolate & Colombian Coffee
Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Donuts
Krispy Kreme Added New Pup'kin Doggie Donuts for Fall
Dynamic Cafe Menu Additions
Costa Coffee Unveils the New Plant-Based Menus and Hot Milkshakes
Sugary Cotton Candy Donuts
Duck Donuts Just Unveiled the New Cotton Candy Explosion Donut
Brownie-Inspired QSR Shakes
These Burger King Shakes Come in Two Dessert-Like Flavors
Delectable Flavored Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Brings Back its 'Fan Favs' Collection of Doughnuts
Chocolate Bar Brand Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme and Hershey's Just Unveiled the Chocomania Collection
QSR-Produced Milkshake Menus
Shake Shack Serves Up a New Milkshake Menu for 2024
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Mother's Day Donut Collections
Krispy Kreme Minis for Mom Come in Three Flavors
Cider Donut Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Apple Cider Donut Ice Cream is Autumnal
Limited-Edition Coronation Donuts
The Donutelier Coronation Doughnuts are Fit for Royalty
Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
Hostess Just Added New Chocolate Drizzle Baby Bundts
Cookie Crumble Beverages
Tim Hortons' Cold Beverage Menu for Spring Has Two OREO-Infused Drinks
Chocolate Egg-Topped Cafe Treats
These Tim Hortons Cadbury Mini Eggs Treats are Here for Easter
Savory Curry-Filled Donuts
Mister Donut Zaku Mocchi Ring Donuts are Debuting Two New Flavors
Savory Snacking Donuts
These Mini Donuts are Stuffed with Chicken and Cheese
Candy Cane Milkshakes
Bruxie Just Added a New Candy Cane Shake for the Festive Season
Glazed Donut-Flavored Syrups
Mrs. Butterworth and Dunkin Debut a New Syrup
Dessert-Flavored Coffee Ranges
These Entenmann's Coffees from White Coffee are Flavorful
Iconic Candy-Covered Donuts
The Krispy Kreme M&M’s Collection is a First-Time Collaboration
Autumnal Doggy Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Pup’kin Spice Doggie Doughnuts are Arriving for Fall
Frozen QSR-Backed Chillers
Taco Bell Debuts the Coffee and Churro Chillers in California
Twisted Korean-Style Donuts
Bonchon Has Added New Korean Donuts to Its Dessert Menu
Better-for-You Donut Holes
DEUX's Glazed Donuts are Boosted with B12 & L-Theanine
Hybrid Mashup Snack Donuts
Hostess HoneyBun Donettes Combine Two Signature Products
Viral Easter-Themed Donuts
Internet Sensation Donutelier Debuts an Easter-Themed Donut Collection
Mini Chocolate-Glazed Donuts
McDonald's Canada Just Added a New Chocolate Glazed Li’l Donut
Enhanced Donut Shop Beverages
Randy's Donuts Debuts a New Beverage Menu to Pair with its Donuts
Springtime Avian Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Japan Milky Shimaenega Donuts Pay Homage to the Bird
Performance Art-Inspired Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts Has Playful New New Blue Man Group Doughnuts
Golden Patty's Day Donuts
Krispy Kreme's New St. Patrick's Day Donuts Feature a Good as Gold Theme
Movie-Inspired Donut Collections
Krispy Kreme Released Its First-Ever Elf Doughnut Collection
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Blueberry Muffin Popcorns
Popcorn Kitchen's Newest Flavor Was Inspired by a Berry Breakfast
Revamped QSR Coffee Lineups
Krispy Kreme is Introducing Richer Roasts and Better Beans for Coffee
Specialty Irish-Themed Donuts
The New Krispy Kreme St. Patrick’s Day Donuts Come in Four Options
Donut-Themed Coffee Creamers
The Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers Share the Taste of Iconic Treats
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Nutty Chocolate Dipped Doughnuts
Voodoo Doughnut's New PB&C Doughnut Leans into a Classic Combo
Sugar Cookie Ice Creams
Dippin’ Dots Has Just Unveiled a New Frozeti Dough Flavor
Creamy Biscuit Donut Ranges
The New Krispy Kreme Biscoff Doughnuts Come in Three Varieties
Decadent Free-From Donuts
Planet Bake's Plant-Based Donuts are Grain-Free & Sugar-Free
Donut-Infused Blended Coffees
The Dunkin' Ice Spice Munchkins® Drink is Made with Donut Holes
Savory-Sweet Seasonal Donuts
McCormick & Dough Doughnuts Collaborated on Holiday Doughnut Bites
Mini Springtime Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Spring Mini Doughnuts Add a Touch of Sweetness to the Season
Swirled Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Krispy Kreme is Adding a Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Swirl Doughnut
Extra-Chocolaty QSR Donuts
The McDonald's Triple Chocolate Li’L Donut is Arriving in Canada
Nostalgic Cafe Anniversary Donuts
Tim Hortons Retro Donuts Come in Four Varieties
Seasonal Pumpkin Capsules
Krispy Kreme Readies its Pumpkin Spice Collection for the Fall Season
Cinnamon Donut Ice Creams
Blue Bell Just Unveiled New Cinnamon Twist Ice Cream
QSR Donut Collaborations
McDonald's Plans to Stock Krispy Kreme Donuts at Chains Across the Nation
Dedicated Rock Concert Donuts
Pinkbox is Selling the Creamy Sugar Doughnut Magik Donut for 1 Night
Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams
Reborn Coffee's Created Frozen Treats Inspired by Mochas & Cold Brews
Cafe-Inspired Seasonal Donuts
The Krispy Kreme Flavors of Fall Collection Has Three New Offerings
Donut Shop Boba Menus
Randy's Donuts Just Added a New Beverage Menu That Includes Boba
Croissant-Inspired Frozen Pizzas
CPK's Croissant Inspired Thin Crust Pizzas Make Elevated Meals
Bite-Size Frozen Dessert Bars
Blue Bunny's Mini Bars Miniaturize Favorite Frozen Treats
Savory Ice Cream Treats
Milk Bar’s Seasonal Summer Offerings are Available at Bakeries Nationwide
Spicy Honey-Topped Pizzas
Donatos is offering a new Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
Cookie-Themed Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme Cookie Blast Doughnut Collection Has Four Options
Complimentary Donut Cafe Promotions
This Dunkin' National Donut Day Promotion Offers a Free Treat
Baked Free-From Donut Ranges
The Entenmann's Donut Cakes Come in Two Flavors
Shark-Themed Donut Collections
Duck Donuts Created a Shark Assortment for Shark Week
Customizable Donut Menus
Desert Donuts' Build-Your-Own-Donut Menu Shares Fresh, Fun Treats
Festive Jelly Donut Assortments
Duck Donuts Launches the New Holiday Assortment Jelly Donuts
Seasonal Halloween-Themed Donuts
Krispy Kreme Debuts a Halloween Doughnut Collection for October
Spooky Dessert Halloween Decorations
The Dunkin' Spider Donut Inflatable Celebrates the Treat
Blue Cookie Dough Desserts
16 Handles Just Unveiled Its New Cookie Monster Cookie Dough