Krispy Kreme kicked off the new year with a fresh quartet of doughnuts designed for winter cravings. The chain announced the limited-time Winter Seasonal Collection in early January, offering four flavor-forward options that hint at what’s ahead for 2026.
What the Winter Seasonal Collection includes
- Caramel Dulce — a caramel-forward twist on the classic glaze.
- Chocolate Truffle — a chocolate-filled option with rich toppings.
- Raspberry Cheesecake — bright raspberry icing with a cheesecake finish.
- Cinnamon Sugar Cake — an old-fashioned cinnamon cake with a glazed coat.
How each winter doughnut is built
Caramel Dulce: sweet, salty, glazed
The Caramel Dulce starts with an Original Glazed doughnut. It’s dipped in caramel icing and finished with a salted caramel drizzle. The combination balances sugary glaze and savory notes.
Chocolate Truffle: rich filled treat
The Chocolate Truffle is the only filled item in the drop. An unglazed shell is pumped with chocolate truffle-flavored cream. It’s then dipped in chocolate icing, drizzled with more chocolate, and sprinkled with chocolate chips. This one is the collection’s most indulgent pick.
Raspberry Cheesecake: tart meets creamy
This doughnut receives a coating of raspberry icing, then a crunchy layer of graham cracker crumbs. A dollop of cheesecake-flavored buttercream tops it off for a tart-and-creamy finish.
Cinnamon Sugar Cake: classic comfort
Built on a cinnamon-style cake base, this doughnut is finished with Original Glaze to add shine and sweetness. The result evokes a warm, bakery-style bite.
Availability and the rollout schedule
Krispy Kreme announced the Winter Seasonal Collection on Jan. 5. The four new doughnuts became available starting Jan. 6. These flavors are offered for a limited time.
- Release announced: Jan. 5
- On shelves from: Jan. 6
- Part of a larger seasonal program planned for 2026
What this launch means for 2026 menu plans
This winter release is the first of five seasonal collections planned for 2026. Each collection will aim to highlight flavors customers want at different times of year. Expect new drops for spring, summer, fall and the holiday season.
Recent menu changes and new permanent flavors
Last fall, Krispy Kreme reshuffled its offerings to make room for additions. Several items were added as permanent choices and others moved into seasonal rotation.
- New permanent flavors: Original Glazed Kreme Filled, Oreo Cookies & Kreme, Cinnamon Apple Filled, New York Cheesecake, Original Glazed Cake.
- New seasonal options: Maple Iced, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Pumpkin Spice Cake, Biscoff Cookie Butter Kreme.
- Removed for now: Original Glazed Blueberry Cake, Original Glazed Lemon Filled, Cake Batter — with the possibility of a later return.
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