Krispy Kreme said it is celebrating 30 years of Pokémon with the release of six limited-edition Pokémon-themed doughnuts available Tuesday.
The Pokémon Doughnut Collection will be available at participating shops nationwide. The doughnuts include:
• Bulbasaur Doughnut — an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla-flavored icing and topped with frosting and a Bulbasaur piece.
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• Charmander Doughnut — an unglazed shell doughnut with chocolate- and toasted marshmallow-flavored filling, dipped in orange-colored caramel icing and red and gold sugar sprinkles, topped with a Charmander piece.
• Squirtle Doughnut — an Original Glazed doughnut piped with cotton candy-flavored buttercreme, dipped in sanding sugar and nonpareils, and topped with a surfing Squirtle piece.
• Pikachu Doughnut — an unglazed shell filled with lemon-flavored creme filling, dipped in vanilla icing, decorated with drizzle and nonpareils, and topped with a Pikachu piece.
• Jigglypuff Doughnut — an Original Glazed doughnut piped with strawberry-flavored buttercreme, sprinkled with strawberry-flavored cookie pieces, and topped with a Jigglypuff piece.
• Poké Ball Doughnut — an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla-flavored icing and red sprinkles, then piped with chocolate icing.
A dozen doughnuts come in special themed boxes. Additionally, customers who visit Krispy Kreme in a Pokémon-themed outfit Saturday can get a free glazed doughnut.
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“We had so much fun bringing the world of Pokémon to life through doughnuts in a way only Krispy Kreme can,” said Alison Holder, chief brand and product officer at Krispy Kreme. “From Pokémon-inspired creations and playful flavors to themed cups, special packaging and fan surprises, this collection is made to be caught and shared as we celebrate 30 incredible years of Pokémon.”
