Krispy Kreme unveils 'Passport to Italy' doughnut collection: See the flavors
If you were hoping to take a trip to Italy this summer but couldn't swing it, Krispy Kreme is offering customers its own sweet escape to the European country.
The doughnut chain unveiled on Tuesday, July 29, its "Passport to Italy" doughnut collection, which features doughnuts inspired by three of Italy's most iconic desserts.
The collection includes:
- Cannoli Inspired Doughnut: An unglazed ring doughnut half-dipped in chocolate icing and cookie crunch, dusted with powdered coating and topped with a cannoli flavored buttercreme dollop.
- Limone Delight Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with lemon delight flavored Kreme, dipped in zesty lemon-flavored icing and topped with candied lemon.
- Tiramisu Inspired Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with tiramisu flavored Kreme, topped with sweet creme flavored buttercreme and dusted with cocoa.
The doughnuts are now available at participating Krispy Kreme shops across the U.S. for a limited time. Customers can get them in-shop and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website, individually and by the dozen, according to the company.
"This summer, Krispy Kreme is transporting you to Italy’s sweet life – no passport required," said Alison Holder, Krispy Kreme Chief Brand and Product Officer, in a news release. "There’s a taste of Italy’s sweetest dessert traditions in every bite of our Passport to Italy doughnuts, from tiramisu to cannoli to lemon ... dipped, dusted and drizzled to perfection."
Krispy Kreme... Crocs?!
Krispy Kreme last week unveiled another, perhaps unexpected, collaboration with Crocs.
Starting in August, fans will be able to purchase limited-edition Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clogs inspired by Krispy Kreme's glazed doughnuts, according to the companies. Doughnut lovers will also be able to purchase a five-pack of Krispy Kreme Jibbitz charms, which are used to decorate and personalize pairs of Crocs.
The Krispy Kreme Crocs will be available to purchase in Crocs stores and at crocs.com starting Tuesday, Aug. 5, according to the brands. If fans are eager to get their hands on a pair, customers can visit any participating Krispy Kreme shop the day before the release (Monday, Aug. 4) and scan a QR code displayed to get early access to order the Crocs.
The Crocs will come in a co-branded box inspired by Krispy Kreme's famous classic dozen box used to transport doughnuts and will retail for $90, while the five-pack of Krispy Kreme Jibbitz will be priced at $20, the company told Paste BN.
Charms, including an oversize glazed doughnut and a Krispy Kreme Hot Light, are included with the limited edition Crocs, along with chocolate and strawberry icing with sprinkles toe caps. The Krispy Kreme logo is featured on the heel strap.
In another deal as part of the collaboration, anyone wearing Crocs to a Krispy Kreme store on Saturday, Aug. 9, will receive a free Original Glazed Doughnut at participating shops.
Contributing: Julia Gomez, Paste BN
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