There’s hardly anything more tempting than the pillowy-soft, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of a Krispy Kreme Drizzle Doughnut. If you’ve ever stared longingly at the signature white-and-chocolate drizzles behind the glass, today’s your lucky day—this ultimate copycat recipe brings that dreamy doughnut experience home, with minimum fuss and maximum payoff.
Imagine biting into a perfectly glazed, airy donut crowned with a decadent drizzle, still deliciously warm from your own kitchen. From family breakfast feasts to decadent afternoon treats, this recipe unlocks the Krispy Kreme secret in your own oven. Ready to dazzle your inner pastry chef? You’ll find everything you need right here—including tips, tricks, treats advice and more indulgent baked-dishes inspiration!
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How to make Drizzle Doughnut
Making your own Krispy Kreme Drizzle Doughnut may sound intimidating, but the process is straightforward and incredibly rewarding. The key is nailing that classic, fluffy doughnut base with just the right rise, frying to golden perfection, glazing it while warm, and finally, adding that signature sweet drizzle. These doughnuts will seriously impress!
Nutrition facts
- Serving size: 1 doughnut (of 12)
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Fat: 13g
- Carbs: 37g
- Sugar: 21g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk, warmed — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2 large eggs — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 tsp salt — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- Vegetable oil, for frying — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- For glaze: 4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- For drizzle: 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or caramel chips), melted — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
Tools you’ll need
- Stand mixer with dough hook (or a large mixing bowl and sturdy spoon)
- Pastry brush
- Rolling pin
- Biscuit or doughnut cutter (or two round cutters in different sizes)
- Large, heavy-bottomed pot (for frying)
- Slotted spoon or spider skimmer
- Wire cooling rack (placed over a baking sheet)
- Piping bags or zip-top bags (for drizzling)
Instructions
- 1. Activate Yeast: In a bowl, gently warm whole milk to 105-110°F. Sprinkle instant yeast over milk, stir, and let sit for 5-8 minutes until frothy.
- 2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, eggs, and sugar to the yeast mixture, whisking to combine.
- 3. Form the Dough: In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add wet mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms. Knead for 6-8 minutes (mixer) or 10 minutes by hand until smooth and elastic.
- 4. First Rise: Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1-1.5 hours).
- 5. Shape Doughnuts: Punch down dough, turn onto floured surface. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out doughnuts using cutters; place rounds and holes onto floured baking sheets. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.
- 6. Fry Doughnuts: Heat oil in a large pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry doughnuts, 2-3 at a time, for 60-90 seconds per side until golden. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack.
- 7. Glaze: While still warm, dip doughnuts in prepared vanilla glaze. Place back on rack to set.
- 8. Drizzle: Melt chocolate (or caramel) and fill a piping bag. Drizzle over set glaze. Let cool until drizzle is set.
What to serve with
Drinks
Pair your Drizzle Doughnuts with freshly brewed coffee or a homemade drinks classic like hot chocolate or chai latte. For a refreshing twist, try a cold brew or a sweet iced tea.
Sides
Balance the sweetness with fresh fruit (strawberries, orange slices, or blueberries). These doughnuts are perfect with a scrambled egg brunch or as the star of a festive dessert tray!
Occasions
These doughnuts are a hit for weekend brunches, birthday mornings, holiday breakfasts, or anytime you want to treat yourself and your loved ones!
Variations
- Chocolate Drizzle: Use semisweet or white chocolate for a different flavor twist.
- Caramel Drizzle: Melt caramel candies with a splash of cream for a decadent touch.
- Sprinkles: Add colorful sprinkles to the drizzle while it’s still wet for a festive look.
- Filled Version: Inject doughnuts with chocolate, custard, or jam before glazing.
- Different Shapes: Try heart shapes for Valentine’s or mini doughnut holes for bite-sized treats!
Ingredient Substitutes
- Whole Milk
- 2% Milk
- Oat Milk (unsweetened)
- Soy Milk (unsweetened)
- All-Purpose Flour
- Bread Flour (for chewier texture)
- Half all-purpose, half cake flour (for even fluffier doughnuts)
- Instant Yeast
- Active Dry Yeast (proof 10-15 minutes, same amount)
- Butter
- Margarine
- Vegan Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Eggs
- Flaxseed Egg
- Commercial Egg Replacer
- Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
- Blended regular sugar (superfine)
- Chocolate for drizzle
- Store-bought chocolate syrup
- Candy melts in any flavor
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups whole milk, warmed
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
1 tsp salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
For glaze: 4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract
For drizzle: 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or caramel chips), melted
Instructions
Warm milk and activate yeast until foamy.
Add sugar, melted butter, and eggs; mix well.
Combine flour and salt; add wet mix and knead until soft and elastic.
Let dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled, 1-1.5 hours.
Punch down, roll out to 1/2-inch, and cut doughnut shapes.
Let cut doughnuts rise 30-45 min until puffy.
Heat oil to 350°F, fry doughnuts 1–1.5 min per side. Drain on rack.
Dip warm doughnuts in glaze. Let set.
Pipe melted chocolate/caramel in zigzags to create drizzle effect. Set and enjoy.
