I got in a wreck on my bike this morning, so I decided to get myself a pity donut. Their donut de jour was a lemon pie donut.
The frosting is unsophisticated. I liked that about it, but my wife thought it was too sweet. The crumbles on top were a good idea but a little weak on execution. They fell off too easily, so my dining table got covered in them, especially at my three-year-old's seat. They were also a little too large, and the overall effect distracted from an otherwise good donut.
The lemon curd inside though? Mild and well balanced, really a nice filling. It had enough tartness and lemon flavor to cut the sweetness of the frosting and bread, but not so much that you pucker. I will unironically call the lemon curd filling in this 7-11 donut delicate.
I'm generally a fan of 7-11's donut bread. Is that what you call the bready part of a donut? I don't know my donut anatomy. Anyway, this one is standard in that respect. Light and airy, fatty enough to feel indulgent without being greasy or slick.
So overall, I'd eat this donut again. It could be improved by stronger lemon in the frosting as well as by smaller and softer crumbles attached better. With a cup of earl gray, it'd be a great mid-afternoon treat.
