Description
Create a festive and eye-catching Christmas Donut Tree perfect for holiday celebrations. This delightful treat features donut holes arranged on a Styrofoam cone, decorated with fresh rosemary sprigs, pomegranate arils, and a dusting of powdered sugar, making it a fun and edible centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Donut Tree Base
- 80-90 Donut Holes (powdered sugar or sour cream)
- 90 Toothpicks
- 1 (12 inch) Styrofoam Cone
- Plastic Wrap (for wrapping the cone)
Decorations
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs (for greenery)
- 1/4 Cup Pomegranate Arils
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cone: Wrap the 12-inch Styrofoam cone in two layers of plastic wrap to protect it and provide a clean surface for assembling the donut holes.
- Start the Base Layer: Stand the cone upright. Insert a toothpick halfway into the cone near the base, ensuring it is secure.
- Add Donut Holes: Gently push a donut hole onto the toothpick so it sits firmly. Be sure the donut hole aligns with the bottom of the cone for an even base.
- Continue Around the Base: Place another toothpick close to the first but leave some space between them. Add another donut hole. Continue placing toothpicks and donut holes around the cone’s base in a straight line until the circle is complete and meets the first donut hole.
- Build Upwards: For subsequent rows, position the donut holes so they tuck between the previous row’s donut holes, filling gaps and creating a solid, even tree shape.
- Fill Any Gaps: Once the cone is fully covered with donut holes, trim small pieces of fresh rosemary sprigs and insert them into any spaces to add greenery and texture resembling pine needles.
- Decorate with Pomegranate: Scatter pomegranate arils evenly throughout the tree for festive color and a pop of flavor.
- Finish with Powdered Sugar: Lightly dust the entire donut tree with powdered sugar to give the appearance of snow and complete the festive look.
Notes
- Use donut holes that are similar in size for a uniform appearance.
- The styrofoam cone can be substituted with a thick cardboard cone if desired.
- Optional: Use flavored donut holes like cinnamon sugar or chocolate for variety.
- To keep donut holes fresh, assemble close to serving time and store covered at room temperature.
- For additional decoration, consider edible glitter or small candy pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6-7 donut holes)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
