So What is a Malasada?

Our Malasadas are what made Champion Malasadas famous and have been satisfying cravings of Malasada lovers from all over Hawaii and the world.

However, for those of you who have never heard of Malasadas, we would like to educate you about this wonderful treat. First you should know that traditionally, the word Malasada is spelled Malassada with two s's, but in Hawaii, we have become accustomed to the spelling with one s.

A Malasada is a hole-less doughnut of Portuguese origin. You can think of it as a very rich doughnut with more egg and butter flavors. Furthermore, Malasadas are usually rolled in sugar and best eaten if hot. The result is a hole-less dougnut with a crunchy outside and a light and fluffy inside with a hint of chewiness. It is something that surely must be tried atleast once (although we know you'll be wanting more). 

Traditionally, Malasadas have no fillings and were used as a way to use up extra shortening and sugar before Lent. In Hawaii, it has also become a tradition on the day before Ash Wednesday (also known as Malasada Day, Shrove Tuesday, or Mardi Gras) to eat Malasadas. Despite this tradition, many people in Hawaii and from afar come to Champion Malasadas all year long to experience a treat like no other.

Our Traditional Malasadas

All of our Malasadas are made from the highest quality ingredients resulting in a very scrumptious and irresistible treat. The crispy and chewy texture combined with the fact that our Malasadas are not just filled with air makes us truly unique. We make them fresh for you after ordering and it takes only five minutes till the Malasadas are ready for you to eat. If you do not wish to wait, we welcome you to call ahead so that we can prepare your Malasadas ahead of time for your convenience. It is advised that for large orders, you should call ahead. 

With the combination of the finest ingredients and a truly unique and special Malasada recipe, we are confident that you will enjoy what we have to offer. Come down and try a Traditional Malasada. You'll be happy you did!

Filled Malasadas

We offer Filled Malasadas now. Filled Malasadas are prepared ahead of time because the filling process can not be done until the Malasada is cool so that the filling does not melt. Please be assured that our Filled Malasadas are sold as fresh as possible.

Like our pastries, our supplies can vary so we welcome you to give us a call to see what is available.

Currently, we offer two delicious flavors of Filled Malasadas:

• Custard Filled Malasadas Topped With Powdered Sugar
• Chocolate Pudding Filled Malasadas Topped With a Chocolate Glaze