> At a Glance
> – Krispy Kreme’s Winter Seasonal Collection launches Jan. 6 with four limited-time doughnuts
> – Flavors include Caramel Dulce, Chocolate Truffle, Raspberry Cheesecake, and Cinnamon Sugar Cake
> – This is the first of five seasonal collections planned for 2026
> – Why it matters: Fans have just weeks to try these winter-exclusive flavors before they’re gone
Krispy Kreme is kicking off 2026 with a frosty flavor blast. The chain unveiled its Winter Seasonal Collection on Jan. 5, featuring four creative takes on winter comfort flavors available starting Jan. 6.
The Winter Lineup
Each doughnut in the collection offers a distinct winter flavor profile. The Chocolate Truffle stands out as the only filled option, packed with chocolate truffle cream and topped with chocolate icing and chips.
The Caramel Dulce starts with an Original Glazed base, gets dipped in caramel icing, then finished with salty caramel drizzle. Meanwhile, the Cinnamon Sugar Cake combines a cinnamon old-fashioned cake doughnut with the classic Original Glaze.
For fruit lovers, the Raspberry Cheesecake doughnut skips the glaze entirely. Instead, it gets dipped in raspberry icing and graham cracker crumbs, then topped with cheesecake-flavored buttercream.
What’s Coming Next
This winter collection is just the beginning. Krispy Kreme plans to release four more seasonal collections throughout 2026, timed for spring, summer, fall, and the holidays.
The company previously cleared menu space in November by retiring three flavors. The new permanent additions include:
- Original Glazed Kreme Filled
- Oreo Cookies & Kreme
- Cinnamon Apple Filled
- New York Cheesecake
- Original Glazed Cake
Seasonal newcomers include Maple Iced, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Pumpkin Spice Cake, and Biscoff Cookie Butter Kreme.
Key Takeaways
- Four winter flavors available for limited time starting Jan. 6
- Chocolate Truffle is the only filled doughnut in the collection
- Winter collection kicks off five seasonal releases planned for 2026
- Previous menu changes made room for 14 new doughnut varieties
These winter treats won’t last long, so doughnut enthusiasts should mark their calendars for the Jan. 6 debut.
