YOU MAY HAVE noticed the explosion of doughnut shops across the country in recent months.

The greasy delights are the new cupcakes – the latest beloved treats of marketers and foodies the world round.

The resurgence in Ireland has kicked off a very important debate: to fill or not to fill. The creative chefs behind the new craze are fond of inventive fillings such as crème brûlée; peanut butter and jelly; and vanilla custard with mascarpone.

We want to know what our readers believe in.

Do you prefer doughnuts with or without fillings?

Poll Results:

Fill me up with all your crazy concoctions, thank you (3351)

I like a bit of jam filling but nothing else (2264)

Just a plain, sugar ring doughnut for me, please (1775)

I don't like doughnuts (716)

Just a plain, sugar ring doughnut for me, please
I like a bit of jam filling but nothing else
Fill me up with all your crazy concoctions, thank you
I don't like doughnuts

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

Poll: Do you prefer doughnuts with or without fillings?

Poll Results:

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Leave a commentcancel