# Leprechaun-Themed Donuts The Krispy Kreme Leprechaun Trap Doughnut Marks St. Patrick's Day By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leprechaun-trap-doughnut References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/03/09/krispy-kreme-unveils-new-leprechaun-trap-doughnut-as-part-of-2020-st-patricks-day-lineup/) & [krispykreme](https://www.krispykreme.com) The new Krispy Kreme Leprechaun Trap Doughnut has been unveiled by the brand as part of its [St. Patrick's Day celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hoppy-easter) that offers patrons a cute confection to pick up for a limited time. The donut is an Irish Kreme-filled donut that's topped with pot of gold-like sprinkles that give it a shimmering finish; a set of [candy leprechaun legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-raised-donut) are positioned upside-down into the treat to mimic the look of the character diving in head-first. The donut will only be available in extremely limited quantities from March 14 to March 17, 2020 at participating locations for patrons to try to pick up. The Krispy Kreme Leprechaun Trap Doughnut has been announced alongside an array of additional [celebratory treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-world-chocolate-day) that are sure to entice pastry fans. Image Credit: Krispy Kreme ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited-time Holiday Treats:** Opportunity to create unique themed treats for various holidays throughout the year. - **Interactive Food Experiences:** Potential to engage customers and create immersive experiences through interactive food designs. - **Novelty Desserts:** Innovative dessert creations that combine unique flavors and visual appeal to attract customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery and Pastry:** Bakeries can explore creating limited-edition donuts and pastries to cater to holiday-themed demand. - **Hospitality and Events:** Restaurants and event planners can incorporate interactive food experiences to enhance guest engagement. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can develop novelty desserts that captivate consumers with creative designs and flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Specialty Irish-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-day-donuts.md) - [Festive Holiday-Themed Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-st-patricks-day.md) - [Golden Patty's Day Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-as-gold-theme.md) - [Festive Green Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-st-patricks-day.md) - [Celebratory Spring Holiday Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnuts-bottoms-up.md) - [Easter-Themed Doughnut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-5.md) - [Mischievously Dyed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-green-dozen.md) - [Festive Grinch-Inspired Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-8.md) - [Halloween Candy-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-trick-or-treat-collection.md)