You have no idea how much fun it was to head out to our neighborhood Dunkin Donuts this morning.
When Melissa McCart tipped us off to the “Royal Wedding Donut,” we knew we would have to check it out for ourselves. After all, what better way to celebrate British royalty getting married than with a quintessentially American treat from a New England-based company whose fans are more likely to opt for coffee than for tea?
I love how earnestly they tried to sell the connection in their press announcement (emphasis is ours):
“Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are proud to help guests enjoy the first Royal Wedding in more than 11 years,” said Dunkin’ Brands CEO and Dunkin’ Donuts President Nigel Travis, a dual U.S. and British citizen born and raised in Woodford, Essex. “For more than six decades, Dunkin’ Donuts’ donuts and baked goods, and Baskin-Robbins’ cakes and ice cream, have been lifting spirits and bringing people joy and happiness. Whether it’s a grand celebration like the Royal Wedding, or everyday occurrences at work or play, nothing makes us happier than to help make any moment a little sweeter.”
With that iron-clad connection to the crown established, you may be wondering what goes into a Royal Wedding Donut. Surely it must be a recipe passed down by British pastry-makers, or some attempt to mimic the types of fried dough treats popular in the streets of London.
Judge for yourself how well the Royal Wedding Donut captures the ceremony and grandeur of the occasion:
“The Dunkin’ Donuts Royal Wedding Donut is a heart-shaped donut filled with jelly and topped with vanilla icing and a chocolate drizzle. The heart signifies the love between Prince William and Catherine, and the donut is filled with jelly to represent how their lives are to be ever-filled with happiness. The white frosting is reminiscent of the traditional white wedding gown, and the chocolate drizzle is symbolic of William’s love for chocolate.”
THAT’s how you symbolize! Nailed it.
(Full disclosure: we ate it and it was sweet, chocolatey delciousness.)
