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Krispy Kreme debuts ‘nostalgic’ new doughnut flavor. When can you get it?

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  • Krispy Kreme will release orange dreamsicle glazed doughnuts nationwide on May 14.
  • The citrus-and-cream glaze is described as inspired by nostalgic childhood treats.
  • The orange dreamsicle doughnuts will be available drive-thru through Sunday, May 17.

Krispy Kreme’s newest doughnut is reminiscent of a summertime treat, but it won’t hang around.

The new orange dreamsicle glazed doughnuts arrive Thursday, May 14, at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide, according to the Charlotte-based doughnut chain.

A white Krispy Kreme box filled with twelve orange-glazed donuts sits on a bright teal textured surface, likely a beach towel. Fresh orange slices are scattered around the box, and the scene is illuminated by bright, sunny outdoor light that creates soft shadows. The side of the box is visible, featuring the brand logo and the phrase “Twelve reasons to smile.”
Krispy Kreme’s Orange Dreamsicle Glazed doughnuts are available by the dozen, but only for a limited-time. Krispy Kreme

It’s a citrusy twist on the brand’s famous Original Glazed doughnuts. The new treats feature “a bright, citrus-and-cream” glaze “inspired by the nostalgic childhood ice cream” dessert, Krispy Kreme said in news release.

Doughnut lovers can grab one (or a dozen) in-shop and at the drive-thru until Sunday, May 17.

Pricing information wasn’t immediately available. Similar seasonal offerings — like the Original Glazed Blueberry Cake doughnut and Strawberries and Kreme doughnut — cost between $2.49 and $2.79 at the South End Krispy Kreme shop as of May, 12.

A close-up, shallow-depth-of-field shot highlights several donuts covered in a vibrant, glossy orange glaze. The foreground donut is in sharp focus, revealing tiny orange flecks within the smooth, reflective coating. They are arranged in neat rows on a metal cooling rack, suggesting they are fresh from the glazing line.
Krispy Kreme’s new Orange Dreamsicle Glazed doughnuts. Krispy Kreme

This isn’t Krispy Kreme’s first fruit-forward offering. In April, the chain briefly returned its popular strawberry glazed doughnuts in time for spring, CharlotteFive previously reported.

The seasonal treat was introduced in 2020 and has only reappeared on menus five times since then.

Find your nearest Krispy Kreme at krispykreme.com/locate.

A wide view captures a row of donuts passing under a continuous, “waterfall” curtain of thick, bright orange glaze. The liquid coating perfectly envelopes each donut as they move along the conveyor belt in a commercial bakery setting. The scene is saturated with warm orange tones, emphasizing the smooth and gooey texture of the icing.
Krispy Kreme’s newest doughnut features a “bright, citrus-and-cream” flavored glaze inspired by the classic summertime ice cream. Krispy Kreme
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This story was originally published May 12, 2026 at 8:31 AM with the headline "Krispy Kreme debuts ‘nostalgic’ new doughnut flavor. When can you get it?."

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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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