Dunkin' adds Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut to traditional Halloween offerings
The offering is topped with ghost pepper and cayenne-infused frosting
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}If you like doughnuts but also searing hot pain, boy does Dunkin’ have a treat for you!
In addition to its usual Halloween offerings, Dunkin’ is debuting a new Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut at participating locations starting on Oct. 14, billing it as the first “pepper-packed donut” to be served nationwide.
The strawberry-flavored icing is blended with both ghost pepper and cayenne pepper. (Dunkin')
Made with a classic yeast doughnut, the new offering is topped with strawberry-flavored icing that itself is mixed with both ghost pepper and cayenne pepper, before being topped with a dusting of red sanding sugar.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Despite the spicy-sounding ingredients, the finished product reportedly delivers just “a touch of heat,” says Dunkin’s vice president of marketing strategy.
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“Halloween looks a little different this year, and so do our donuts. While our classic bakery offering has plenty of crave-worthy treats, we’re excited to show our spicy side with a donut that packs a touch of heat with something sweet and can be enjoyed any time of day,” according to Jill Nelson. “With our scary-good lineup of the Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut, Halloween DIY Dunkin’ Donut Decorating Kits and fan-favorite Spider Donut, Dunkin’ is here to help our guests keep their Halloween spirit alive this season.”
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Dunkin’s new Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut is currently available at participating locations, but only for a limited time through December.
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In the meantime, Dunkin’ has also teamed up with “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans for a special episode scheduled to debut Oct. 19 on YouTube.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}“For the first time in ‘Hot Ones’ history, Sean will be in the hot seat, challenging himself to answer hard-hitting questions while trying Dunkin’s new Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut, complemented by a variety of hot sauces ranging from sweet to scalding from the show’s famous arsenal,” the press release promises.
Dunkin' is also offering its take-home doughnut kit this Halloween season. (Dunkin')
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Dunkin’, meanwhile, has yet to answer one particular hard-hitting question that anyone with eyes might be curious to know: Specifically, why would you pass up an opportunity to make this Ghost Pepper Donut look like a ghost? Maybe with some icing-eyes or something? Come on, Dunks!