The Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection is a new limited-edition range of donuts created by the brand through a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. The donuts are each inspired by the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and come in four varieties including the Gryffindor Doughnut, Slytherin Doughnut, Hufflepuff Doughnut and the Ravenclaw Doughnut. The treat range also includes the Sorting Hat Doughnut that comes filled with a mystery-colored creme filling to help consumers choose the Hogwarts House they should align with.
Chief Brand and Product Officer Alison Holder spoke on the Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection saying, "We're channeling the beloved magic of Harry Potter and the Houses of Hogwarts for a collection that is truly bewitching. But the magic is fleeting, and so are these doughnuts, so don’t miss your chance to try them!"
Spellbinding Donut Ranges
Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection is Magical
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