Get ready for some wild donut creations! We’re about to take a trip around the world to see the wackiest donuts ever invented. From donuts filled with fish to donuts bigger than your head, this list will have you saying “wow” (and maybe a little “eww”). Are you brave enough to try these crazy donuts? Let’s see what crazy concoctions we can find!
10. Luxury Zebra Cro
Let’s kick off the list with something pricey, shall we? There are only two types of eggs that belong with a donut: a regular chicken egg for making the dough or topping a Luther Burger and a Cadbury Creme Egg for filling or topping during Easter. No other type of egg should ever be near a donut. Especially not fish eggs. But unfortunately, Paul Hurley thought of something way back in 2016, when Dum Dum Donutterie, a London-based bakery, decided to put fish eggs on his super pricey cronut.
Now, what’s in this cronut? Well, it’s a mix of a donut and a croissant, filled with champagne, vanilla beans, and chocolate – all super fancy stuff. But here’s the gross part: Hurley added caviar and gold leaf to make it even fancier and expensive. These donuts cost $2,000 each, and honestly, they probably don’t taste like a normal doughnut.
9. Kimchi Croquette
Next up, we have kimchi-filled donuts. Yes, you read that right – made by Dunkin’ last 2016. According to the 1851 Franchise, Dunkin’s kimchi donuts are a successful nod to South Korean flavors and show how well this chain can balance popular food and local tastes. Kimchi is a spicy and savory mix of fermented veggies that goes great with almost any food. And as Dunkin’ shows, that includes donuts. Would you try a kimchi donut?
8. Bone-Marrow Donut
New York City is known for its crazy food creations, but this donut might be a bit too much for some! It was in the year 2016 when it was first made. This donut is filled with… bone marrow! It is the soft part in the middle of a bone. It might sound unusual, but some people actually like the taste. This donut was made possible by Doughnut project, a New York artisan doughnut shop.
This donut mixes the bone marrow with chocolate, so it’s kind of like a chocolate surprise in the center of the donut. It also has a sweet clementine glaze on top!
7. The “Texas Sized” Round Rock
They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and that includes donuts. Also, in 2016, compared to a regular glazed donut, the “Texas Sized” Round Rock doughnut is as big as a person’s head. You better bring your friends along if you want to tackle this massive treat, or else you’ll be eating it all day long. With its colossal size, it’s not just a snack – it’s an event. Prepare for a delicious challenge that’ll leave you full and satisfied for hours.
6. Pork Floss Donut
Once again, Dunkin’ is at its way back in 2012. Dunkin’ Donuts likes to offer donuts with local flavors around the world. In China, there are donuts that might surprise you. It’s a glazed donut, but instead of sprinkles, it’s topped with pork floss (which is kind of like sweet, shredded pork) and seaweed!
This donut might not be for everyone, but it’s a fun way for Dunkin’ Donuts to offer a taste of China. What do you think? Would you try a savory surprise donut?
5. Key Lime Cheesecake
Krispy Kreme has a donut that’s your dream come true in donut form. In 2013, this fluffy donut exploded with creamy, spicy key lime cheesecake filling in every bite and was available in most Krispy Kreme shops around the world. It’s then dipped in a sweet and zesty key lime glaze with swirls of rich cream cheese icing. Finally, a generous sprinkle of graham cracker crumbles adds a satisfying crunch.
4. The Buffalo Crunch Donut
Tim Hortons is a super popular donut shop in Canada, famous for its tasty donuts and coffee. They usually make delicious treats, but sometimes they get a little crazy! At the New York State Fair last 2014, Tim Hortons surprised everyone with a wild donut creation: The Buffalo Crunch Donut! This donut was like a sweet, fluffy donut dipped in spicy buffalo sauce, the kind you’d put on chicken wings! It even had crushed chips on top and a pool of extra buffalo sauce for dipping.
The Buffalo Crunch Donut came in mild and spicy flavors, but we’re not sure who dared to try the hot one! Would you be brave enough to try a spicy surprise donut?
3. Ring of Fire
Ever had a donut that’s both sweet and spicy? Voodoo Doughnuts, a popular shop on the West Coast, had a fiery creation from 2020 called the Ring of Fire donut!
This donut starts with a delicious chocolate cake base, then gets dusted with a mix of cinnamon sugar and cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper is a spice that adds a kick of heat! Finally, the donut is topped with a whole dried chili pepper for an extra fiery surprise.
2. Hibiscus Dough Donut
Dough Doughnuts in New York City makes fancy donuts with surprising flavors. Their Hibiscus Donut was a real showstopper last 2015! Instead of a boring glaze, this donut is covered in a sweet and spicy glaze that tastes like cranberries. Cranberries are a kind of fruit, but the flavor comes from a flower called hibiscus! This donut is also topped with a real candied hibiscus flower, making it a beautiful and delicious treat.
1. Fish Doughnut
Last on the list is Fish Doughnut. At the beginning of 2012, KFC became more popular not only with its fried chicken but believe it or not, they once offered something a little… different. They had a menu item called the “Fish Donut” in Singapore!
These weren’t actually donuts made of fish, though. They were more like fish nuggets shaped like donuts. The fish was fried golden brown and then dusted with powdered sugar and sesame seeds, kind of like a sweet and salty snack. They even came with a side of spicy tartar sauce for dipping. Would you try a fishy, fake donut from KFC?