KFC Japan is celebrating the Halloween season by offer limited-edition Ring Churros alongside a spiced Pumpkin Maple Sauce. While churros may seem like an unusual choice for Halloween, the seasonal take on the popular Spanish dessert is a tasty alternative for those who cannot stomach the idea of eating another chocolate bar.
The new Ring Churros from KFC Japan are deep-fried pastries bent into a circular ring shape. To give the churros a hint of seasonal flavor, the pastries are served with a side of sweet Pumpkin Maple Sauce. The dessert also comes as part of the chain's festive Halloween Barrel, which is comprised of two servings of Ring Churros, two servings of French fries, two crispy chicken strips and four pieces of the chain's Original Recipe fried chicken.
Festive Ring-Shaped Desserts
KFC Japan's New Ring Churros Come with a Seasonal Pumpkin Maple Sauce
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