Welcome to our global donut tour! At Indulgee, we’re passionate about donuts and their delightful diversity. In this blog, “Best Donuts from Around the World,” we’ll take you on a sweet adventure, exploring the most scrumptious and unique donuts from every corner of the globe. Whether it’s the delicate beignets from France, the vibrant mochi donuts from Japan, or the classic American glazed, each donut tells its own delicious story. So, join us as we bite into the best donuts the world has to offer, one country at a time. Ready to satisfy your sweet tooth? Let’s get started!
1) Berliners (Germany)
Germany kicks things off with the Berliner. These jelly-filled wonders are a staple during New Year’s Eve celebrations. No holes here—just a fluffy donut filled with jam, custard, or chocolate, and dusted with powdered sugar. It’s like a party in your mouth!
2) Bombolone (Italy)
Next, we head to Italy for Bomboloni. These round, soft donuts are filled with luscious pastry cream, custard, or jam and dusted with sugar. Imagine biting into a cloud filled with creamy goodness—yep, that’s Bomboloni for you.
3) Sufganiyah (Israel)
In Israel, Hanukkah wouldn’t be complete without Sufganiyah. These deep fried donuts are filled with jelly or custard and spinkled with powdered sugar. They are a sweet way to celebrate the miracle of Hannukah, and trust us, they taste miraculous too!
4) Youtiao (China)
Over in China, breakfast means Youtiao. These long, golden-brown fried dough sticks are slightly salty and perfect for dipping in soy milk or congee. They’re not your typical sweet donut, but they are oh-so-delicious.
5) Koeksister (South Africa)
South Africa brings us Koeksisters. These are braided, deep-fried donuts soaked in cold sugar syrup right after frying. The result? A crispy outside and a syrupy, juicy inside. One bite and you’ll be hooked!
6) Balushahi (India)
India’s got Balushahi, which looks like a donut but tastes like a dream. Made with flour, yogurt, and ghee, these dense, flaky treats are deep-fried and then soaked in cardomom-flavored sugar syrup. It’s rich, buttery, and melts in your mouth.
7) Oliebollen (Netherlands)
The Netherlands celebrated New Year’s Eve with Oliebollen. These deep-fried dough balls are filled with raisins or apples and dusted with powdered sugar. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside – perfect for ringing in the new year.
8) Churros (Spain)
Spain gives us Churros, a beloved treat often enjoyed for breakfast. These long, ridged donuts are deep fried until crispy, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and served with thick hot chocolate for dipping. Crunchy, sweet, and perfect for dunking.
9) An - doughnut (Japan)
In Japan, you’ll find An-doughnuts. These donuts are filled with sweet and red bean paste(anko) and often coated in sugar. It’s a delightful mix of savory dough and sweet filling that’s uniquely Japanese.
10) Loukoumades (Greece)
Greece serves up Loukoumades, small, round donuts soaked in honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and nuts. They’re light, airy and oh-so-sweet perfect for dessert or a special treat during festivals.