Description
Create a festive and visually stunning Christmas Donut Tree using simple ingredients like donut holes, fresh rosemary sprigs, and pomegranate arils. This no-cook holiday centerpiece doubles as a delicious treat, perfect for gatherings and parties. Easy to assemble, it makes an impressive holiday display with sweet and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Donuts
- 80-90 Donut Holes (powdered sugar or sour cream flavor)
Decorations
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs (for filling gaps and decoration)
- 1/4 Cup Pomegranate Arils (for embellishment)
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Assembly Supplies
- 90 Toothpicks
- 12 inch Styrofoam Cone
- Plastic Wrap (to wrap cone)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cone: Wrap the 12-inch styrofoam cone with two layers of plastic wrap to protect it from the donut holes and ease cleanup.
- Insert Toothpicks at the Base: Position the wrapped cone upright and push a toothpick halfway into the cone starting at the bottom. This will hold the donut holes in place.
- Add Donut Holes in Rows: Gently place a donut hole onto each toothpick, ensuring the donut holes line up evenly around the base of the cone to form a stable foundation.
- Continue Adding Toothpicks and Donuts: Insert the next toothpick near but not touching the previous donut hole to leave space for the next. Place donut holes on these toothpicks, continuing around in a complete circle to cover the bottom row.
- Build Subsequent Rows: For the new rows, tuck the donut holes in between the ones below to fill gaps and maintain a tree shape, continuing upwards until the entire cone is covered.
- Add Rosemary Sprigs: Trim small pieces of fresh rosemary and place them strategically into the cone where gaps exist or to add greenery for a festive look.
- Decorate with Pomegranate and Powdered Sugar: Scatter pomegranate arils throughout the tree for red berry accents and lightly dust the assembled donut tree with powdered sugar to mimic snow.
Notes
- Use fresh rosemary sprigs for best aroma and visual effect.
- Choose donut holes that are freshly made or store-bought but fresh for optimal taste.
- Be gentle when placing donut holes to avoid squishing.
- The tree serves approximately 12 people, depending on appetite.
- Can be prepared a few hours ahead but assemble close to serving time for freshness.
- To keep the powdered sugar from melting, dust just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1 donut hole)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
