Description
Create a festive and eye-catching Christmas Donut Tree perfect for holiday gatherings. This no-bake, assembly-based recipe uses simple ingredients like donut holes, fresh rosemary, and pomegranate arils to craft a stunning edible centerpiece that’s both fun and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 80-90 Donut Holes (powdered sugar or sour cream flavored)
- 12 inch Styrofoam Cone
- 90 Toothpicks
Decorations and Garnishes
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs (trimmed into short pieces)
- 1/4 Cup Pomegranate Arils
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
- Plastic Wrap (for wrapping the cone)
Instructions
- Prepare the Styrofoam Cone: Wrap the 12-inch styrofoam cone with two layers of plastic wrap to keep it clean and prevent moisture damage during assembly.
- Insert Toothpicks at Base: Place the cone upright and push a toothpick halfway into the cone starting at the bottom edge. This will serve as the base support for the donut holes.
- Attach Donut Holes: Gently push a donut hole onto the exposed half of the toothpick, ensuring the donut hole sits flush with the bottom of the cone.
- Continue Toothpick Placement: Insert another toothpick close to but not touching the first donut hole, allowing enough space to attach the next donut hole without crowding.
- Build the Base Row: Continue alternating toothpicks and donut holes around the base in a circular line that meets up perfectly with the starting donut hole.
- Add Subsequent Rows: For each new row above, tuck donut holes into the gaps created by the row beneath to fill in spaces and build a conical tree shape.
- Fill Gaps with Rosemary: Once the entire cone is covered with donut holes, trim short pieces of fresh rosemary sprigs and insert them in any remaining gaps to create a green, pine-like texture resembling a real Christmas tree.
- Decorate with Pomegranate: Scatter pomegranate arils throughout the tree to add bright pops of red color, simulating ornaments or berries.
- Final Dusting: Lightly dust the assembled donut tree with powdered sugar to mimic freshly fallen snow, enhancing its festive appearance.
Notes
- This recipe requires no cooking or baking—just assembly, making it quick and easy for holiday entertaining.
- Use powdered sugar or sour cream donut holes depending on your preferred flavor base.
- Plastic wrap on the styrofoam cone prevents crumbs or moisture from damaging the cone and makes cleanup easier.
- Fresh rosemary sprigs add visual appeal and a subtle pine aroma, complementing the holiday theme.
- Pomegranate arils add a refreshing tartness and vibrant color contrast.
- Store assembled tree in a cool, dry place until serving to maintain freshness.
- To serve, allow guests to gently remove donut holes from toothpicks for individual eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
