Earlier today, while picking up my daughter from school, I finally got to try Krispy Kreme’s newest offerings: their Filipino-Inspired Doughnuts and Iced Ube Latte. I was eager to see if these flavors could live up to the hype.
First up, the Ring-Filled Toasted Coconut Doughnut. To be honest, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. I couldn’t really taste the toasted coconut on top—it lacked that distinct flavor I was expecting, like the ones you find on traditional Filipino kakanin. The doughnut itself was dense, and the cream was oddly placed at the bottom, making it hard to get a taste of it with each bite. I was hoping for a more balanced flavor, but it just wasn’t there.
Next, I tried the Ube White Chocolate Doughnut. Again, nothing special here. The white chocolate didn’t stand out, and the ube flavor was quite faint. I was expecting something richer, maybe akin to ube jam, but it fell short. The doughnut was also too dense for my liking.
However, the Iced Ube Latte was a pleasant surprise. I opted for their non-coffee version to compare it with Pickup Coffee’s Ube Latte, and I wasn’t disappointed. It was delicious and reminiscent of Magnolia’s Ube Ice Cream, creamy and not overly sweet. Even as the ice melted, the flavor stayed strong, and this might just become my go-to drink at Krispy Kreme.
Overall, the experience was okay, but I had higher expectations for their Filipino-Inspired Doughnuts, especially at ₱70 a piece. The ube flavor didn’t quite deliver, and the Ring-Filled Toasted Coconut Doughnut lacked that coconut punch. I wish the cream was more evenly distributed to enjoy it in every bite.
I’ll be sure to update this post once I’ve tried the Krispy Kreme Mango Caramel Doughnut.
