Create a stunning Donut Christmas Tree for your holiday table! You can craft an edible masterpiece that’s sure to impress your guests with just a few ingredients.
This festive centerpiece features everyone's favorite bite-sized treats adhered to a sphere and decorated with fresh raspberries, rosemary, and topped with a snowy dusting of powdered sugar. Easy and delicious!
For more festive and delicious ways to start your holiday mornings, be sure to check out our collection of Christmas Breakfast Recipes!
This Christmas donut tree is the perfect holiday breakfast or sweet treat! It’s perfect for holiday parties or family gatherings, so get ready to make a centerpiece that’s almost too cute to eat—almost!
You can customize your tree of donuts by using glazed, chocolate, or powdered donut holes—or mix and match for added variety! For the pop of color, you can swap the raspberries for cranberries.
Looking for more breakfast ideas to try during the holidays? Try my Christmas Tree Danish, these Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls, and even my Christmas Morning Breakfast. Yum!
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- Christmas Tree Cream Cheese Danish.
- Stress-Free Holiday Breakfast Magic Awaits! ✨
- Recipe Notes
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Recipe Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Kitchen Tool Spotlight
- Quick Tip
- Before You Begin!
- Recipe FAQ's
- Storage Instructions
- More Recipes You'll Love!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Stress-Free Holiday Breakfast Magic Awaits! ✨
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Recipe Notes
- To keep everything food safe, be sure to wrap the cone well with plastic wrap.
- If you need to move the tree, assemble it on a serving platter or cake board to avoid disrupting the design.
- When placing the donut holes, don’t worry about perfection!
- Use raspberries and rosemary sprigs to cover any gaps between the donut holes for a fuller, more festive look.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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Recipe Ingredients
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Substitutions and Variations
- You can use fresh cranberries instead of raspberries for another festive pop of color.
- Create the tree with glazed, chocolate, or powdered donut holes or mix and match for variety!
- Check out this Donut Hole Tree made with fresh pomegranates!
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Wrap the styrofoam cone completely in plastic wrap.
Step 2: Place a toothpick near the bottom of the cone where the center of a donut hole would line up.
Kitchen Tool Spotlight
Using a styrofoam cone provides a sturdy base for your donut hole Christmas tree, and wrapping it with plastic wrap creates a clean barrier between the foam and your delicious treats.
- Use them to celebrate winter, Christmas, and New Years. They can be painted or colored. Great DIY project for all ages!
Step 3: Place a donut hole onto the toothpick.
Step 4: Continue around the bottom of the cone, then as you go up each row, place the donut holes in the space between two on the row below.
Quick Tip
Don't worry if the donut holes don't cover the styrofoam cone completely. You'll fill in the gaps with raspberries and sprigs of rosemary.
Step 5: Place raspberries in any gaps all around the tree.
Step 6: Cut the rosemary sprigs into pieces that are about 1 to 2 inches long. Place them in gaps around the the tree.
Step 7: Sift powdered sugar over the top of the tree to create a snowy look.
Before You Begin!
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Recipe FAQ's
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You can assemble the donut tree a few hours before serving. To keep it fresh, store it in a cool place and avoid dusting with powdered sugar until right before serving to avoid it dissolving or clumping.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh, or repurpose them into a trifle or bread pudding for a delicious treat.
Storage Instructions
Room Temperature: Keep the tree at room temperature for up to 4–6 hours. Cover it loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel to protect it from dust without squishing the decorations. If you need to store it longer, carefully disassemble the tree. Place the donut holes, raspberries, and rosemary in separate airtight containers to maintain freshness. Refrigerate the individual components if necessary.
Freezer: Freeze the donut holes in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm. Then, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag, removing as much air as possible. They can be frozen for up to 2–3 months.
Thaw: Leave them at room temperature for about an hour or warm them briefly in the microwave or oven for a freshly baked taste.
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Check out my other recipe for a Magical Christmas Breakfast. Or you might like this recipe for Christmas Donuts.
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Donut Christmas Tree
Ingredients
- 12 inch styrofoam cone
- plastic wrap
- 70-80 donut holes
- 70-80 toothpicks
- 6 ounces fresh raspberries
- fresh rosemary
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Wrap the cone in plastic wrap, ensuring the entire cone is covered.
- Insert a toothpick into the cone near the bottom to begin the first layer. Push a donut hole onto the toothpick.
- Stick a second toothpick beside the first, leaving enough room for the donut hole. Press the second donut hole onto the toothpick.
- Continue this method until the entire tree is filled with donut holes. It's okay if there are small gaps between the donut holes — these will be filled with raspberries and rosemary sprigs.
- Fill the larger gaps with raspberries by gently wedging them between the donut holes as needed.
- Cut the rosemary into 1 to 2-inch pieces. Press them gently between the donut holes as needed.
- Sift powdered sugar over the entire tree to create a snow effect.
Notes
- To prevent any contact between the foam and your treats, make sure to thoroughly cover the cone with plastic wrap.
- For easy transport, assemble your tree on a serving platter or cake board.
- Don't stress over perfectly placing each donut hole; simply fill any gaps with raspberries and rosemary sprigs for a lush and festive look.
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