The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte inspired more than this creamer. It inspired the WHOLE DAMN pumpkin spice trend. (Spotted by Sylvia at Vons.)
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At first, I thought the breading was made from actual Utz Cheese Balls. Sadly, it is not. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)
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What is the Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spice Original Filled Cheesecake Doughnut?
Another two weeks go by and another filled doughnut has arrived. I could get used to this consistency from Krispy Kreme. To kick off the relentless (and glorious) season of the pumpkin spice, KK has blessed us with a Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnut filled with Cheesecake Kreme.
How is it?
As I noted in my 2017 review of the Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed, there isn’t a ton of true pumpkin flavor going on here, in fact, there’s barely any at all. But there is a ton spice, and even more so than I remember from the past.
The strongest flavors that jump out are nutmeg and ginger, followed closely by cinnamon. It’s an aggressive but respectable amount of spice that lets you know the season of the witch has arrived and the days of strawberries and elongated sunsets are in the rearview mirror.
The Cheesecake Kreme has the texture of custard as opposed to the usual Twinkie-esque KK aesthetic, and it holds its own against the dominant spice of the fried dough. It has an interesting lemon flavor to it that is more subdued than in the standalone NY Cheesecake doughnut but is still noticeable. The lemony-ness does well to add the expected tang you want from cheesecake. While I wish it was a bit more like cream cheese and less citrus-y, I do enjoy it and it helps get across the richness of a dense autumn cheesecake.
Is there anything else you should know?
I have excellent luck with my local Krispy Kreme, and this one was absolutely loaded with filling. There wasn’t a dry spot in sight, and its intense filling-to-cake ratio replicated cheesecake better than I had hoped or expected.
Conclusion:
If spicy and fall-scented with a nice hit of decadence is what you’re looking for to kick off the pumpkin season, then you’ll want to make it to Krispy Kreme for this.
Purchased Price: $1.89 Size: N/A Rating: 8 out of 10 Nutrition Facts: Not available on website.
Archer Farms Limited Edition Maple Truffle Butter Cookies
(Spotted by Amanda Y at Target.)
Sprouts Pumpkin Vinaigrette and Maple Vinaigrette DressingsSprouts Pumpkin Spice Spread and Apple Cider Spread
(Spotted by Amanda Y at Sprouts.)
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Cold Stone Creamery is partnering with Nintendo to offer a new Creation and ice cream cake.
The Mario & Luigi’s Masterpiece Creation features Sweet Cream Ice Cream, rainbow sprinkles, blue frosting, and fudge. While that combination doesn’t make anyone think of Nintendo, Mario, or Luigi, the Gotta Have It cup designs the Creation can come in are inspired by the popular Nintendo games Super Mario Maker 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Yoshi’s Crafted World.
Did you complete any of the games mentioned above? Celebrate the accomplishment with Cold Stone Creamery’s Rainbow Sprinkle Road Ice Cream Cake. It’s inspired by the iconic Mario Kart courses and it features yellow cake and Sweet Cream Ice Cream with rainbow sprinkles and wrapped in fluffy blue frosting.
Mario & Luigi’s Masterpiece Creation and Rainbow Sprinkle Road Ice Cream Cake are available for a limited time.
If you’ve tried either, let us know what you think of it in the comments.
