You’ve heard of the Cronut. But do you know about the Doughcro?
This glorious treat is at a little shop called Pinkbox Donuts.
I actually had my first introduction to Pinkbox back in 2015. It was EDC weekend, and my best friend and I had just gotten off the freeway after an absolutely epic “Night 1.” We were sweaty, smelly, and could barely hear each other talk because our ears were still ringing from the earth-shattering volume of some of the best sets we had ever heard [thank you, Kaskade and Seven Lions].
At the last minute, instead of turning onto the street that would get us to my apartment, she continued heading west up Lake Mead Blvd and said, “You need a maple bacon bar.”
^^^yep, I met The Banana Men.
I knew what a maple bar was; you don’t gain as much weight as I have without being familiar with donuts. But the sound of bacon on a donut just wasn’t vibing with me.
Until we got to the shop.
And then I saw what was in the display case, including the aforementioned maple bacon bar. And it looked like that they were now injecting steroids into donuts.
Nina, clearly a veteran, ordered a half dozen donuts which were stored the signature pink box, and we quickly scurried home.
And then I had my first bite of this maple bacon bar.
I thought I was going to pass out. I looked at Nina and saif, “oh my God this tastes like angels.”
From then on, I was hooked.
On my most recent Pinkbox visit, I ended up getting the Love Bug (the featured donut of the month), the Holy Peanut Butter, and the Holy Cannoli.
I knew I had an out-of-body experience ahead of me, so like any good junkie, I decided I needed to drag someone along with me to be my sidekick. I recruited my mother to help taste test three donuts that were basically the equivalent of pastries on steroids?
For someone who lost over 80 pounds many moons ago thanks to Weight Watchers, my mom has, mercifully, granted herself a little breathing room in what she eats. In years past, this woman counted points as steadfastly and diligently as you’d expect electoral votes to be counted.
This breathing room is the only reason I was able to draft her into this taste testing and let me tell you, both of us had reactions to each donut.
The first up on our taste pageant was the Love Bug. The raspberry cheesecake filling was absolutely on point.
Next was the Holy Cannoli which, can I just say: god DAMN.
This one you just have to try yourself, especially if you’re a veteran cannoli consumer. The Holy Cannoli kept us excited and we were ready for our third and final round.
Final Round: The Holy Peanut Butter.
I should note that I am a self-proclaimed peanut butter addict. So this last entry had points right at the start. The best was certainly saved for last as this was pure peanut butter heaven. The peanut butter cheesecake filling with the marshmallow whip finish… I thought this pastry was going to be the death of us.
Now, I know you’re probably thinking.
Bro, you didn’t even write about a DoughCro. Well, trust me: they’re just as indescribably decadent as you can imagine. Or go find the Pinkbox location closest to you (there are multiple in Vegas). Your taste buds will thank me.