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Christmas Donut Tree Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This whimsical Christmas Donut Tree is a festive and edible centerpiece perfect for holiday parties. Constructed by stacking donut holes on a styrofoam cone, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs for a pine-tree effect, pomegranate arils for a pop of color, and dusted with powdered sugar to mimic snow. A fun and creative way to celebrate the season with a sweet treat everyone can enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

Donut Tree Base

  • 80-90 Donut Holes (plain or glazed)
  • 90 Toothpicks
  • 12 inch Styrofoam Cone
  • Plastic Wrap (enough to wrap the cone in two layers)

Garnishes

  • Fresh Rosemary Sprigs (trimmed into short pieces)
  • 1/4 Cup Pomegranate Arils
  • 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cone: Wrap the 12-inch styrofoam cone with two layers of plastic wrap to protect it and provide a clean surface for the donut holes.
  2. Insert Toothpicks and Attach Donut Holes: Stand the cone upright. Starting at the bottom, push a toothpick halfway into the cone. Gently thread a donut hole onto the toothpick, ensuring it aligns flush with the base of the cone.
  3. Continue Adding Donut Holes in Rows: Insert the next toothpick near, but not directly beside, the previous one to allow space for the next donut hole. Attach another donut hole. Continue this process around the entire base in a straight line closing the loop neatly.
  4. Build Up the Tree: For each subsequent row, place the donut holes so that they nestle between the holes below, filling the gaps and forming a tapered cone shape that resembles a Christmas tree.
  5. Fill Gaps with Rosemary: Once the cone is fully covered with donut holes, trim short pieces of fresh rosemary and insert them sparsely between the donut holes in areas that need some greenery to simulate pine needles and fill any visible spaces.
  6. Decorate with Pomegranate Arils and Powdered Sugar: Evenly embellish the donut tree with pomegranate arils, mimicking festive ornaments. Finally, dust the entire tree with powdered sugar to imitate a fresh snowfall, enhancing the holiday look.

Notes

  • You can use powdered sugar or sour cream donut holes depending on your flavor preference.
  • Be gentle when inserting toothpicks to avoid breaking the donut holes.
  • Rosemary sprigs add a festive pine scent and enhance the visual appeal.
  • Pomegranate arils provide a natural red ornament-like decoration and a burst of tartness.
  • The styrofoam cone wrapped in plastic helps keep the display sanitary and stable.
  • This tree serves approximately 12 people as a party centerpiece treat.
  • Store the assembled donut tree in a cool place until serving to keep donut holes fresh.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 7 donut holes)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://lazydayrecipes.com/christmas-donut-tree-recipe/