Christmas Donut Wreath

I live for the reactions when I set this Christmas Donut Wreath on the table. It’s a festive centerpiece that’s actually delicious, with fluffy powdered donuts, tart raspberry, and glazed donut holes filling the gaps. Pomegranate seeds add little bursts of juice while rosemary makes it smell like fresh pine.

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I make it for Christmas morning brunch, holiday parties, and school celebrations because kids go crazy pulling donuts off while adults love how Instagram-worthy it looks. It’s budget-friendly and super easy to assemble. It stays fresh at room temperature for about 6 hours, making it perfect for morning events when you put it together right before guests arrive.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

How to Make a Christmas Donut Wreath with Step-By-Step Instructions

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You’ll have this festive wreath assembled in about 15 minutes with just a foam form and some toothpicks.

Wrap the Foam Base

Wrap your foam circle completely with aluminum foil so it’s food-safe, and the silver won’t peek through the donuts. I like using this foam wreath form because it’s the perfect size for holiday tables and gives you enough surface area to fit plenty of donuts without looking sparse.

Attach the Powdered Mini Donuts

Insert a toothpick into the foam, then press a powdered mini donut onto it so the flat side faces out. I use a pack of regular bamboo toothpicks, since you’ll need a lot to secure all the donuts and donut holes.

Continue around the entire circle, positioning each donut close to the last one so you don’t see gaps. The powdered sugar coating creates a snowy white base that makes the berries and rosemary really pop.

Fill Gaps with Glazed Donut Holes

Use extra toothpicks to secure glazed donut holes in the spaces between the powdered donuts. The glazed coating adds variety in texture and sweetness, and the golden color breaks up all that white.

I grab both the powdered donuts and glazed holes from the bakery section at my grocery store on the morning I’m assembling this.

Add Fresh Berries and Rosemary

Fill any remaining empty spaces with fresh raspberries by pressing them gently onto toothpicks or nestling them between donuts. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the entire wreath for a jeweled effect.

The arils catch the light and add little bursts of tart sweetness when guests bite into them. Tuck rosemary sprigs around the wreath to resemble evergreen branches.

The rosemary makes the whole thing smell like Christmas and adds a gorgeous pop of green that ties everything together. Store your pomegranate seeds in a mason jar in the fridge until you’re ready to sprinkle them on, so they stay plump and fresh.

Serve and Display

Place the wreath on a serving platter or cake stand so guests can easily reach it from all sides. It works as both a centerpiece and a self-serve dessert, which makes it perfect for buffet tables and brunch spreads.

Set out some napkins nearby because the powdered sugar can get messy when people pull donuts off. Enjoy!

If you’re bringing this to a party, transport the foam wreath with just the powdered donuts attached, then add the donut holes, berries, and rosemary once you arrive. The donuts can shift during transport, and the raspberries are delicate, so assembling the finishing touches on-site keeps everything looking pristine.

You can pack the donut holes, berries, and rosemary in a separate bento box-style container and carry everything in an insulated casserole carrier to keep the berries fresh during travel.

How to Store Leftovers

You’ll want to assemble this wreath the morning of your party since the donuts are best enjoyed fresh. It stays fresh at room temperature for about 6 hours before the powdered sugar absorbs moisture from the berries, and the donuts lose their texture.

If you have leftovers, pull the donuts off the wreath and store them in an airtight glass container at room temperature for up to 1 day, though they won’t look as pretty. The berries should be removed and eaten within a few hours since they’ll start to soften against the donuts.

I don’t recommend making this more than a few hours ahead since the fresh berries release moisture, and the rosemary can dry out. If you need to prep ahead, wrap your foam form and keep your donuts in their original packaging until you’re ready to assemble.

Store the berries and rosemary separately in the fridge, then put everything together 1 to 2 hours before guests arrive.

What to Serve With Christmas Donut Wreath

I serve it alongside mimosas, coffee, and fresh orange juice for Christmas morning brunch. It pairs perfectly with savory dishes like breakfast casserole, quiche, or a ham and cheese platter since the sweet donuts balance out the savory flavors. For parties, I put it out with hot cocoa, sparkling cider, and a cheese board so both kids and adults have plenty to enjoy.

It also works as a dessert centerpiece after Christmas dinner. The donuts are delicious on their own, but you can set out vanilla ice cream on the side if you want to make it extra special. Just let guests pull their donut off and top it with a scoop.

More Easy Recipes for You to Try at Home

I think you’ll also love these other easy Christmas dessert recipes.

• Christmas Crack
• Gingerbread Cupcakes
• Christmas Tree Cookies
• Grinch Crinkle Cookies
• Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies