There’s nothing quite like a hot glazed doughnut from Krispy Kreme. The soft, fluffy texture and the warm, gooey glaze make it a treat worth waiting for. But what happens when you miss the “Hot Light” and end up with a day-old doughnut that has lost its magic?
Fear not, because there is a solution to revive your stale doughnut and bring back that fresh-out-of-the-factory taste. The key is in reheating it properly, and the most effective way to do so, according to popular opinion, is in the microwave.
Microwaving your Krispy Kreme doughnut for just the right amount of time can make all the difference. Some sources recommend placing the doughnut on a damp paper towel and heating it for 10 to 20 seconds, while others suggest using half power for 15 seconds. However, in my experience, the perfect amount of time is a mere eight seconds.
In my household, eight seconds was the golden number for bringing a lukewarm, crusty doughnut back to its warm, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Any longer and it would risk burning your fingers when you picked it up, and any shorter would leave it disappointingly cool.
To put an end to the debate once and for all, I reached out to a Krispy Kreme representative for an official statement on the best way to reheat their glazed doughnuts. The response was clear: microwave for up to 8 seconds for the most delicious doughnut experience.
So, there you have it. The secret to enjoying a day-old Krispy Kreme doughnut at its best is a quick zap in the microwave for no more than eight seconds. And for those who pay attention to the packaging, this recommendation is already stated on the side of the dozen’s box.
Now that we have the official word from Krispy Kreme, we can confidently reheat our glazed doughnuts with the knowledge that we are following the brand’s instructions for the ultimate doughnut experience. But who knows, maybe the debate will resurface when someone brings up air frying as the next reheating method to try.
