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Moira Macainag

<div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782880809051Fried Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>The pan-fried Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut with a golden, caramelized shell goes viral</em></span></span></span></div><p>What happens when you take a soft, glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut and fry it again? Apparently, you get the internet’s latest obsession: a crispy, caramelized treat that people are comparing to crème brûlée.</p><p>Yes, the classic Original Glazed doughnut is already good on its own. It is soft, sweet, and best enjoyed warm. But the viral “Crispy Krispy Kreme” trend takes it a step further by pan-frying the doughnut until the glaze melts into a golden, crackly shell. The outside turns crisp and almost toffee-like, while the inside stays fluffy and soft. Consider it a soft, glazed doughnut with a brûléed sugar coating.</p><div><strong>How did it start?</strong></div><p>The trend started blowing up after TikTok creator @kellyycha from New York posted a video early this June, showing herself frying a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnut in a pan until the outside turned crispy sugar shell.</p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@kellyycha/video/7648069359935556878" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7648069359935556878" id="v96456383255001180" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v96456383255001180" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7648069359935556878?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-07-01T05%3A29%3A17.928053%3A0cdb89fc-74be-4a97-a662-a3d857069c8d%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:739px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:739px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><p>It quickly caught the attention of people online around the world because it looked incredibly easy to try at home and sparked curiosity over whether it would actually taste as good as it looked. No extra batter, no deep fryer, no complicated recipe. Just a doughnut and a pan.</p><p>So, if these glossy, golden doughnuts have been all over your feed lately, no, it does not seem to be an official marketing campaign. It is just the internet doing what it does best.</p><p>Aside from how good it looks on camera, the first bite also gives that little crisp sound people love in food videos, making it perfect for ASMR-style content. Now, people online are trying their own versions and calling it the Crispy Krispy Kreme.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZYH2fXM7BG/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=648&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A5612702.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong>So, how do you make one?</strong></div><p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Start with a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnut. A room-temperature doughnut works fine, but this is also a good way to bring life back to one that is no longer fresh from the store.</p><p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Place a nonstick pan over low to medium-low heat. This part matters because the doughnut is covered in sugar, and sugar can burn quickly. Once the pan is warm, place the doughnut directly on it. You do not need to add oil or butter because the glaze will melt on its own.</p><p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Let one side cook for about one to three minutes, or until the glaze starts to caramelize and the surface becomes golden. Flip it carefully and repeat on the other side.</p><p><strong>Note: </strong>If you want it extra crisp, you can gently press the doughnut down with a spatula so more of the glaze touches the pan.</p><p><strong>Step 4:</strong> Once both sides look glossy and slightly crisp, remove it from the pan and let it cool for a few seconds before eating. The sugar will firm up a little as it rests.</p><p>If you like crème brûlée, toasted sugar, or desserts with a mix of soft and crisp textures, this might be worth trying. But if you prefer your Krispy Kreme light, airy, and simple, you may still want to stick with the classic.</p><p>Of course, the internet did not stop at just frying the doughnut. People have been trying different upgrades to suit every kind of palate.</p><div><strong>Sweet Upgrades</strong></div><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p>Doughnut ice cream sandwich: Add a scoop of ice cream between two crispy glazed doughnuts.</p></li></ul><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@krispykreme/video/7650603174570511630" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7650603174570511630" id="v26723523026206620" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v26723523026206620" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7650603174570511630?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-07-01T05%3A29%3A17.928053%3A0cdb89fc-74be-4a97-a662-a3d857069c8d%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:757px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:757px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p>Milk dunking: Dip the crispy doughnut into fresh milk for a softer sugar shell and warm, sweet centre.</p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p>Toppings overload: Add marshmallows, sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, crushed cookies, or whipped cream.</p></li></ul><p>Since the doughnut already has a brûléed sugar flavor, creamy or slightly salty toppings help balance the sweetness.</p><div><strong>Savory Twists</strong></div><p>Use the Crispy Krispy Kreme as a bun and fill it with bacon, chicken bits, cheese, or fried chicken.</p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@jadhyt/video/7653430093133630728" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7653430093133630728" id="v58957258023190360" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v58957258023190360" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7653430093133630728?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-07-01T05%3A29%3A17.928053%3A0cdb89fc-74be-4a97-a662-a3d857069c8d%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:721px;display:block;visibility:unset;max-height:721px"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><p>It may sound chaotic, but it follows the same sweet-and-salty idea as dishes like chicken and waffles or maple bacon pancakes.</p>

<p>How to make the viral Crispy Krispy Kreme trend, turning the classic glazed doughnut into a caramelized, crème brûlée-like treat with just a pan.</p>

How to make the viral Crispy Krispy Kreme trend, turning the classic glazed doughnut into a caramelized, crème brûlée-like treat with just a pan.

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Why is everyone frying their Krispy Kreme doughnuts?

Moira Macainag

Published July 01, 2026 12:40 PM PHT

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Updated July 16, 2026 11:21 PM PHT

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