Pin this A whimsical and festive dessert centerpiece featuring stacked mini donuts decorated to resemble colorful Christmas ornaments. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this edible tower combines sweet flavors with eye-catching holiday cheer.
I love making this during the holidays because it brings everyone together and adds a fun, edible decoration to our celebrations.
Ingredients
- Donuts: 36 mini plain or glazed donuts (store-bought or homemade)
- Decorations: 2 cups powdered sugar, 3–4 tbsp milk, Food coloring (red, green, blue, gold, silver, as desired), Sprinkles edible glitter or colored sugar, Assorted candies (e.g. mini M&Ms silver dragees), Mini pretzel sticks or chocolate sticks (for ornament hooks)
- Assembly: 1 large foam or cardboard cone (about 12–14 inches tall) food-safe or wrapped in parchment, Toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the icing:
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk adding milk gradually until a thick but pourable glaze forms. Divide into small bowls and tint each with desired food coloring.
- Decorate the donuts:
- Dip or drizzle each mini donut with colored icing. While wet, decorate with sprinkles edible glitter and candies to mimic Christmas ornaments. Allow to set for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the cone:
- Wrap the cone in food-safe wrap or parchment paper. Starting from the base, attach decorated donuts to the cone using toothpicks working upwards and overlapping slightly to cover the cone completely.
- Add ornament hooks:
- After all donuts are attached, insert mini pretzel or chocolate sticks into the top of each donut to resemble ornament hooks or caps.
- Final touch:
- Optionally, dust with additional edible glitter for a sparkling effect. Serve as a show-stopping edible centerpiece.
Pin this This recipe always brings smiles when served at family holiday gatherings, creating memorable moments over sweet treats.
Tips for Serving
Serve with hot chocolate or mulled cider to complement the festive flavors and keep everyone warm and cozy.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk and may contain soy and nuts. Always double-check labels if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1/10th of tower): 270 calories, 8 g fat, 45 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein.
Pin this This enchanting donut tower is sure to be the highlight of your holiday dessert table and impress guests with its charm and taste.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of donuts work best for the tower?
Mini plain or glazed donuts work well, either store-bought or homemade, providing the ideal size and texture for stacking and decorating.
- → How do I attach the donuts to the cone securely?
Use toothpicks to fasten each donut to the foam or cardboard cone, starting from the base and working upward, slightly overlapping for full coverage.
- → What can I use to create ornament-like decorations on the donuts?
Colored icing mixed with powdered sugar and milk serves as a base glaze. Add sprinkles, edible glitter, candies, and pretzel or chocolate sticks as ornament hooks.
- → Can I prepare this centerpiece ahead of time?
The tower is best assembled the day of serving to maintain freshness and icing consistency.
- → Are there any flavor enhancements recommended?
Vanilla or almond extract can be added to the icing glaze for extra taste and aroma.