Dunkin’ Announces New Limited-Time Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut

I take donuts very, very seriouslyOpens in a new tab. As a lifelong New Englander and occasional food criticOpens in a new tab I also have some very, very strong opinionsOpens in a new tab about Dunkin’ Donuts. Also, I’ve spent years eating some of the weirdestOpens in a new tab, most absurd dishesOpens in a new tab you can imagine, all for the enjoyment of you, our dear readers. Now there is a new foodstuff that combines both my personal passions and professional responsibilities. And I don’t think I have the stomach to try it. Because there’s something sacrilegious about Dunkin’s new limited-time Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut.

The popular coffee chain has announcedOpens in a new tab (in news we first heard at Candy HuntingOpens in a new tab) that the newest addition to its menu is a Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut. Dunkin’s “first-ever pepper-packed” donut has a whole lot of heat. It features a classic yeast ringed donut ring covered in a strawberry-flavored icing “that features a bold blend of cayenne and ghost pepper.” It’s then “finished with red sanding sugar for a sizzling look.”

It does look hot. However, it can easily pass for a seasonal Christmas peppermint donut. And that is going to ruin some poor person’s day at some point.

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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,” said Jill Nelson, Vice President, Marketing Strategy at Dunkin’, in a press release.

The Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut will only be around for a “few hot minutes” though. It’s available nationwide at participating restaurants until December.

I don’t know if that’s enough time for me to muster up the necessary will to try one, though. I like spicy foods. But not everything needs a fiery version, especially donuts. They are amazing because they’re sweet and delicious and comforting. I don’t want one that will set my mouth and insides on fire.

I take any new item at Dunkin’ Donuts seriously, but I seriously don’t want to eat this.

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