Crème Brûlée - A Collaboration with Trending Northwest

RAISED BRIOCHE FILLED
Vanilla Bean Custard  • Caramelized Sugar

LANTERN DONUTS  X  TRENDING NORTHWEST COLLABORATION 

We were approached by Trending Northwest to make this donut - one that has been trending online from some higher end donut shops around the country. And we're bringing it to the Pacific Northwest and our beloved hometown of Coeur d'Alene.

But, this Creme Brûlée donut is unlike any you've ever seen, as it's done the Lantern Donuts way. That means expertly crafted by our pastry chef with clean, organic ingredients. In other words, it's our take on the classic French desert, in elevated donut form. Chef Paul begins by making a classic, thick vanilla bean custard. We then fill our signature raised brioche dough with that house-made vanilla bean creme. Finally, we generously dip the donut in an expertly caramelized molten sugar, allowing it to cool into a thick, hard sugar topping for an extremely satisfying crack and crunch. 

For this incredible donut (and one other!) we're very excited to be partnering with Trending Northwest. They are a local, trusted lifestyle brand and modern multimedia resource founded by Erin Peterson, to help you find the best of our beautiful region! From hidden gems, and local businesses to outdoor adventures, food and drink hotspots, and cultural events, they've got you covered whether you’re a long-time local or a first-time visitor. Trending Northwest helps you explore and experience the vibrant lifestyle of our region from the people who actually live here.

Speaking of people who actually live here, Erin Peterson is the founder of Trending Northwest (@trending.northwest on Instagram), and she is a familiar face across the Northwest. She runs Trending Northwest with a passion for spotlighting local favorites. As a former teacher and PFHS graduate, she brings a fun, truly local lens to everything she shares. Follow her @trending.northwest to get top recs for our area!

This one-of-a-kind Creme Brulee donut is available every day we're open in January 2026, while supplies last.

We will probably sell-out fast, so please pre-order to secure your donut!