Donut Nachos - Easy Dessert Recipe

If you are looking for a fun dessert that feels a little over the top but takes almost no effort, donut nachos are it. This is one of those ideas that sounds crazy until you make it once, then it immediately goes into your repeat rotation. Warm donuts, whipped cream, juicy strawberries, and chocolate drizzle just work.

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These donut nachos are great because they are perfect for sharing. You can throw them together fast for a party, game day, or when you just want something sweet without baking a full dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Donut nachos are quick, simple, and impossible to mess up. There is no dough to make, no complicated prep, and everything comes together in minutes. You also get that warm-and-cold contrast that makes desserts like this addictive.

Another reason I love donut nachos is how customizable they are. You can swap toppings, change sauces, or lean into whatever fruit you have on hand.

Ingredients And Tools

This donut nachos recipe uses just a handful of ingredients, most of which you can grab from the store on the way home. Mini powdered donuts are the base and crisp up perfectly in the oven.

You will also need whipped cream, chocolate sauce for drizzling, and fresh strawberries. The strawberries get macerated with a little sugar, which turns them juicy and syrupy and makes them perfect for spooning over the donuts.

For tools, all you need is a baking sheet, a knife, a mixing bowl, and an oven. Nothing fancy here.

How To Make Donut Nachos

Prep

Start by slicing the strawberries and tossing them with granulated sugar in a bowl. Give them a good stir so everything is coated, then cover and refrigerate for at least two hours. This step can be done ahead of time and is worth it for the flavor and texture.

When you are ready to make the donut nachos, preheat your oven to 350°F. Slice the mini powdered donuts in half so they toast evenly.

Cook

Arrange the donut halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Bake them for 6 to 8 minutes, just until the tops are lightly crisped. You are not trying to fully dry them out, just add a little texture.

Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two. They should still be warm when you assemble everything.

Serve

Add a dollop of whipped cream to each donut half. Spoon the macerated strawberries over the top, making sure to get some of that syrup on there too.

Finish the donut nachos with a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce. Serve immediately while everything is warm and fresh.

Serving Tips And Variations

These donut nachos are best served right away, but you can prep the strawberries earlier in the day to save time. If you want to mix things up, try caramel sauce, Nutella, or even a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

You can also swap strawberries for raspberries, blueberries, or bananas depending on what you have. Ice cream works great here too if you want to take it fully into dessert-nacho territory.

Pro Tips

Do not overbake the donuts or they will get too dry. Keep an eye on them and pull them as soon as the tops look lightly crisp.

Use real whipped cream if you can, but store-bought works just fine when you are short on time. The key to great donut nachos is balance between warm donuts, cool cream, and juicy fruit.

Wrap Up

Donut nachos are one of those recipes that feel fun without trying too hard. They come together fast, look great on the table, and disappear even faster.

If you need a crowd-pleasing dessert that everyone will talk about, donut nachos are always a solid move.