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A delicious serving of donuts not only makes for the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee, but also leaves your sweet tooth completely satisfied. But did you know there are versions of this popular American snack that employ different techniques and ingredients to create an unconventional array of flavors?

With help from the pros at Emerson's Bakery, you can learn about some innovative varieties of this much-loved food item. The bakery has served up a delightful range of sweet treats throughout Northern Kentucky and the surrounding areas since 1970. Below, the staff shares a list of unconventional donut flavors to try.

3 Unusual Donut Flavors You Need to Try

1. Bacon & Maple

DonutsThis unique spin on the glazed donut takes a step away from the typical glaze and sprinkles to treat your taste buds to amazing sweet and savory flavors in each bite. The rich, crispy, and salty bacon texture combines with the characteristic sweetness of maple syrup to produce a blend of flavors that will have you coming back for more.

2. Apple & Cinnamon

This creative version was inspired by the classic combination of cinnamon and apples you’ve grown up loving. A popular take on this donut flavor is to incorporate the ever-popular apple-cinnamon blend in a cream glaze atop the donut. 

3. Cronut

This cross between a croissant and donut was a brainchild of New York-based pastry connoisseur, Dominique Ansel. His detail-oriented preparation method lends this savory breakfast item the buttery consistency you typically associate with a French croissant. The end product is a melt-in-your-mouth, rich bakery treat that pairs well with tea, coffee, and  all types of savory breakfast dishes. You can also top your cronut with sweet glazes and syrups, including maple syrup, jams, and marmalades to enjoy contrasting flavors.

For those with a penchant for donuts, there’s no better place to get these snacks than Emerson’s Bakery. Learn more about Northern Kentucky’s favorite local bakery by calling (859) 371­-9228 (Florence), (859) 342-5900 (Erlanger), or (859) 356-3800 (Independence). You can also visit their website to check out the amazing baked treats they specialize in.

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