Copycat Krispy Kreme x Harry Potter collection: Slytherin Doughnut Recipe

If you’ve ever dreamed of sinking your teeth into a magical swirl of emerald green and rich chocolate, the Slytherin Doughnut from Krispy Kreme’s Harry Potter collection might’ve cast a spell on you too. But instead of waiting in line for this limited-edition treat, you can now recreate the magic at home.

This Slytherin Doughnut copycat is everything: soft and airy just like Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed, topped with piped chocolate and green buttercreme swirls, dusted in a chocolate cookie sugar blend that sparkles like it belongs in the Great Hall, and finished with a miniature Slytherin crest that proudly sits like a badge of ambition. Every bite feels just a little bit wicked.

Perfect for Harry Potter movie marathons, Halloween party trays, or those days you need a little house pride with your sugar rush.

How to make Slytherin Doughnuts at home

Start by frying up feather-light yeast-raised rings and glazing them while still warm so that classic Krispy Kreme sheen sets just right. Then, pipe two bold swirls of chocolate and green buttercream over a crunchy bed of crushed cookies and sugar. Crown each one with an edible Slytherin crest or a little house-inspired garnish if you’re feeling creative.

Nutrition facts (per doughnut, approx.)

• Calories: 390
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Carbohydrates: 53 g
• Sugar: 34 g
• Protein: 4 g

Ingredients (Makes 12 doughnuts)

Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hr 10 min
Servings: 12

Doughnut dough (yeast-raised)

• 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
• ¾ cup whole milk, warmed (110°F / 43°C)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Glaze

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4–5 tablespoons warm water or milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Buttercream

• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup shortening
• 2¼ cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Green Buttercream

• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup shortening
• 2¼ cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Green gel food coloring (start with leaf green + tiny bit of black)

Chocolate Cookie Sugar Blend

• ½ cup chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreo wafers, no filling)
• 1 tablespoon dark sanding sugar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Toppers

• Edible Slytherin crest cupcake toppers or modeling chocolate + printed emblem

Tools you’ll need

• Stand mixer with dough hook
• Mixing bowls
• Rolling pin
• 3-inch doughnut cutter
• Deep fryer or heavy pot with thermometer
• Wire rack + parchment
• Piping bags with large round tips (1A or 12)
• Blender or food processor (for cookie crumbs)
• Offset spatula or spoon for glaze

Instructions

Make the doughnuts

1. Activate the yeast
   Stir yeast and a teaspoon of sugar into warm milk. Let it foam, about 5 minutes.
2. Mix the dough
   In a stand mixer, combine milk mixture, sugar, eggs, butter, flour, and salt. Mix on low for 2 minutes, then knead on medium for 6–8 minutes until soft and elastic. Dough will be slightly tacky.
3. Proof
   Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 60–90 minutes, or until doubled.
4. Roll and cut
   Roll dough on a floured surface to about ½-inch thick. Cut rings with a doughnut cutter. Re-roll scraps once. Place on parchment, cover loosely, and let rise another 30–45 minutes.
5. Fry
   Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts 1–2 at a time, 1 minute per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Glaze the rings

6. Mix glaze
   Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and water/milk until smooth and pourable. Dip warm doughnuts into glaze, top side down. Let excess drip off, then place on a rack to set.

Make buttercreams

7. Chocolate & green
   Beat butter and shortening together until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then cocoa (for chocolate), cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy. Tint one batch deep green. Transfer to piping bags fitted with round tips.

Make the cookie sugar blend

8. Blend
   Pulse cookies in a blender or food processor. Mix with sugars in a small bowl.

Decorate

9. Add toppings
   While glaze is still slightly tacky, sprinkle the cookie sugar blend in a ring around the doughnut center. Pipe chocolate and green buttercream swirls side by side or concentric, like twin snakes.
10. Top with crest
    Add a small Slytherin crest topper or edible emblem. Press gently into the frosting.

Tips for success

• Glaze while warm for a true Krispy Kreme shine.
• Use shortening in the buttercream to mimic store-bought texture.
• Don’t skip the sanding sugar in the cookie mix, it gives sparkle and crunch.
• Chill your piping bags before use if your kitchen is warm.
• If your green looks too bright, add a dot of black gel color to deepen the shade.

What to serve with

Slytherin-worthy pairings:

• Mint hot chocolate or dark coffee – Something deep, dark, and slightly bitter to balance the sugar rush. Coffee, especially with a splash of cream, cuts beautifully through the rich frosting.
• Fresh berries – A small bowl of tart blackberries or raspberries alongside the doughnut helps reset your palate between bites and gives that foresty pop of color that fits the house vibe.
• Chocolate mousse cups – These mirror the buttercream topping with extra elegance. Serve in mini cups with a tiny silver spoon for a dessert table straight from the Wizarding World.
• Butterbeer or butterscotch milk – Great for themed parties, and the butterscotch notes play well with both chocolate and vanilla in the doughnut.
• Cheese and apple slices – Oddly enough, the sharpness of cheddar and tart apple slices make a perfect savory contrast, especially for brunch-style spreads.

Variations

Hufflepuff Honey Doughnut
Use yellow buttercream and honey drizzle instead of cookie crumbs. Top with a honeycomb candy shard.

Ravenclaw Blueberry Swirl
Swap green for navy blue buttercream and sprinkle crushed freeze-dried blueberries over the glaze.

Gryffindor Caramel Blaze
Pipe red and gold frosting swirls and drizzle with thick caramel. Swap chocolate crumbs for cinnamon sugar.

Mini Sorting Hat Doughnuts
Pipe a mystery-colored filling inside (red, blue, yellow, or green). Cover the top in chocolate ganache and shape a little cone with modeling chocolate for the “hat.”

No-fry option
Bake the doughnuts at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes. Not quite the same, but still light and sweet when glazed right out of the oven.

Ingredient substitutes

Flour
Original: All-purpose
Substitutes: Bread flour (chewier texture), pastry flour (lighter, but a bit trickier to fry)

Milk
Original: Whole milk
Substitutes: 2%, oat milk, evaporated milk (richer), or almond milk (slightly thinner)

Buttercream Shortening
Original: Vegetable shortening
Substitutes: All butter (for richer flavor, but less stability), margarine (softer texture)

Buttercream Coloring
Original: Gel food coloring
Substitutes: Matcha + spirulina (for greenish hue), or natural green powder blends

Cookie Crumbs
Original: Oreo-style cookies
Substitutes: Chocolate graham crackers, chocolate digestive biscuits, or crushed brownies

Sanding Sugar
Original: Dark sanding sugar
Substitutes: Colored raw sugar, demerara, or edible glitter

Slytherin Crest
Original: Edible licensed topper
Substitutes: Print edible image at home, use a chocolate mold, or make a fondant snake emblem by hand