# Festive Glazed Donut Desserts Velvet Creme Brings Festive Flavors With Its Coquito Donut By Amy Duong | Published 2018-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coquito-donut References: [velvetcremedoughnuts](https://velvetcremedoughnuts.com/?fbclid=IwAR30OYck8r9X_-vXHPEWF8ERQBoUq4HL9gU9AXv6jHO3WgthH8TubUVaiZw) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/velvetcremedoughnuts/) The Christmas season is fast approaching and there is no time too early to prepare for the festivities to come -- Velvet Creme is a [donut shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-menu) that was first established back in 1947 and it kicks off the [holiday season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randys-donuts-holiday-menu) with a mouth-watering Coquito donut. Coquito is a traditional libation that is [coconut-based with condensed milk, egg yolks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-nog-tres-leches-cake) and sweet notes of cinnamon and vanilla. The sweet dessert is the brainchild between the shop and cocktail label Koh-kee-toh, as the duo worked together to create a recipe that infuses Puerto Rican cocktail flavors into the donut. The Coquito donut consists of a blend of vanilla and coquito glaze that welcomes Christmas cheer with open arms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Festive Donut Flavors:** Opportunity for donut shops to create innovative and seasonal flavors that cater to the holiday season. - **Collaborations Between Food and Beverage Brands:** Chance for food establishments and beverage companies to partner and create unique flavor experiences, combining the best of both worlds. - **Incorporating Cultural Influences in Desserts:** Potential for dessert shops to draw inspiration from different cultures and infuse traditional flavors into their treats, appealing to diverse consumer tastes. ### Where This Applies - **Donut Shops:** Donut shops can capitalize on the growing demand for festive and unique flavor experiences by constantly innovating and introducing limited edition donuts. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies have an opportunity to collaborate and create innovative flavor combinations that attract a broader customer base. - **Dessert Shops:** Dessert shops can tap into the trend of incorporating cultural influences in their desserts to offer unique and exciting flavor options that differentiate them from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Grinch-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-8.md) - [Coffee-Themed Holiday Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-1.md) - [Extensive Holiday Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-and-hanukkah-doughnuts.md) - [Indulgent Post-Holiday Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-winter-seasonal-collection.md) - [Celebratory Spring Holiday Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnuts-bottoms-up.md) - [Disco-Themed New Years Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-doughnut.md) - [Movie-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-doughnut-collection.md) - [DIY Holiday Donut Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-creations-kit.md) - [Cheeky Holiday Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-holiday-range.md)