What are Hostess Strawberry Cheesecake Donettes?
Lemon? Orange? Blueberry? Nah. This year’s quintessential summer flavor, at least according to Hostess, is a dense and creamy strawberry cheesecake. These mini donuts feature strawberry-flavored cake with a cheesecake-flavored glaze.
How are they?
They are hit or miss.
The cake carries a pleasant and decently authentic strawberry flavor that I enjoy, but the moisture level is as unpredictable as a summer shower. While the sweetness level is solid, every other mini donut I try is offensively dry with a crumbly off-putting texture that kills the vibe.
The cheesecake component is relatively light, with a subtle tang that does just enough to differentiate itself from a standard glaze. While the flavor is decent, the coating lines the roof of my mouth like uncooked fat, and if that were ever served to me as a cheesecake, it would be sent back in a flash. The flavor balance is good, but like with the cake, the texture is off and takes away greatly from the snacking experience.
Anything else you need to know?
Cheesecake originated in Greece and was often served as a wedding cake. That’s pretty cool, right?
Conclusion:
When the Donettes aren’t dryer than a July night in the desert, they’re okay. But I don’t feel confident putting my hand into the bag and pulling out something that won’t disappoint. If you’re a sucker for all things cheesecake, these may be worth your time, but they miss the mark on delivering a snackable ode to a fine dessert.
Purchased Price: $2.49
Size: 10.5 oz bag
Purchased at: 7-Eleven
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (3 donuts) 210 calories, 10 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 170 milligrams of sodium, 40 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 16 grams of total sugars, 2 grams of protein.
I can’t even find them, so in gonna stop wasting my energy looking.
I also found these tough to find – I did find them eventually at Big Lots if that helps you! Not sure that they’re worth it- they had such a greasy mouthfeel and a weak flavor.
TRY WALMART
Hostess has completely missed the mark since returning. Their Raspberry Zingers are still great, but everything is mediocre to terrible.
We have these at 7 eleven in Indiana. My family absolutely loves them. When they’re not overly dry they are quite delicious but you’ll find maybe…. 3 in the bag that aren’t bone dry or squished. My aunt was a bit angry though because she can’t find them in Illinois. If freshness was guaranteed and had better packaging to keep the snack in tact I’d give this 5 stars. Right now it’s like a 2.
These are the best I love this delicious