Description
Create a festive and visually stunning Christmas Donut Tree using powdered donut holes, fresh rosemary sprigs, and pomegranate arils. This no-bake centerpiece is perfect for holiday parties, combining sweet treats with fragrant greenery for a delightful seasonal decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
Donut Tree Base
- 80-90 Donut Holes (powdered sugar or sour cream)
- 90 Toothpicks
- 12-inch Styrofoam Cone
- Plastic Wrap (for wrapping cone)
Decorations
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs (trimmed into short pieces)
- 1/4 Cup Pomegranate Arils
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cone: Wrap the 12-inch styrofoam cone in two layers of plastic wrap to protect it and provide a smoother surface for the donut holes.
- Insert First Donut Holes: Place the cone upright. Starting at the bottom, insert a toothpick halfway into the cone. Gently push a donut hole onto the toothpick, ensuring it lines up at the base of the cone.
- Continue Donut Placement: Insert another toothpick close to, but not touching, the first donut hole to leave room for the next. Add another donut hole to this toothpick. Continue around the base in a straight line so the donut holes form a ring encircling the cone.
- Build Additional Rows: For the subsequent rows toward the tip of the cone, place the donut holes so they tuck between the lower row gaps to create fullness and cover the foam completely.
- Fill Gaps with Rosemary: Once the entire cone is covered with donut holes, trim short pieces of fresh rosemary. Insert the rosemary sprigs into spaces between donut holes to add greenery and fill any visible gaps.
- Add Festive Touches: Decorate the donut tree by embedding pomegranate arils evenly throughout for a pop of bright color resembling ornaments.
- Final Dusting: Lightly dust the completed donut tree with powdered sugar to give a snowy, festive finish perfect for the holiday season.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm donut holes for best structural stability.
- Ensure toothpicks are securely inserted halfway to support donut holes safely.
- Adjust rosemary placement according to the size and gaps of your donut arrangement for a natural look.
- Powdered sugar dusting should be done just before serving to maintain freshness.
- This tree serves about 12 people as a dessert centerpiece.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 7-8 donut holes)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
