Description
Create a festive and eye-catching Christmas Donut Tree using powdered donut holes, fresh rosemary sprigs, and pomegranate arils. This no-bake holiday centerpiece is easy to assemble and perfect for parties, blending simple ingredients into a delightful edible decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
Donut Tree Assembly
- 80-90 Donut Holes (powdered sugar or sour cream flavored)
- 90 Toothpicks
- 12 inch Styrofoam Cone
- Plastic Wrap (enough for two layers to cover the cone)
Decorations
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs (for greenery filling)
- 1/4 Cup Pomegranate Arils (for garnish)
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Styrofoam Cone: Wrap the 12-inch styrofoam cone in two layers of plastic wrap to protect it and keep it clean during assembly.
- Insert Toothpicks at the Base: Position the cone upright. Push a toothpick halfway into the bottom edge of the cone, ensuring stability to hold the donut holes.
- Attach Donut Holes: Gently press a donut hole onto each toothpick, lining up the donut holes evenly along the base circumference.
- Continue Layering Donut Holes: Insert additional toothpicks spaced apart but close enough to support the next donut holes without overcrowding. Place donut holes onto each toothpick, working all around the base and connecting back to the start.
- Build Up Rows: For subsequent rows, arrange the donut holes so they nestle between those in the row below, filling gaps and creating a uniform tree shape.
- Add Rosemary Sprigs: Once the cone is fully covered with donut holes, take short sprigs of fresh rosemary and tuck them into any visible gaps to mimic pine needles and add greenery texture.
- Decorate with Pomegranate Arils: Sprinkle pomegranate arils intermittently on the tree for a festive red accent resembling ornaments.
- Finishing Touch: Lightly dust the entire donut tree with powdered sugar to resemble a dusting of snow and enhance the holiday look.
Notes
- Use donut holes that are similar in size for an even tree shape.
- The styrofoam cone wrapped in plastic wrap prevents seepage and keeps the structure clean.
- Fresh rosemary adds a lovely pine fragrance and realistic greenery look.
- Pomegranate arils can be substituted with small candies or cranberries as desired.
- This tree should be assembled close to serving time to keep the donuts fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 7-8 donut holes)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
