Description
Southern comfort meets donut paradise in Paula Deen’s irresistible Krispy Kreme bread pudding. Sweet glazed donuts meld with rich custard, creating a dessert that whispers indulgence and warmth, inviting you to savor each heavenly spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 dozen stale Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (240 milliliters)
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream (300 milliliters)
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- ½ cup brown sugar (100 grams)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Chocolate Sauce:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (170 grams)
- ⅔ cup heavy cream (160 milliliters)
Instructions
- Dismantle each doughnut into 5 or 6 uniform segments and arrange them in a lightly greased 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking vessel, ensuring even distribution.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, dark brown sugar, kosher salt, pure vanilla extract, and freshly grated nutmeg until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Carefully cascade the custard mixture over the doughnut pieces, gently pressing down to facilitate maximum liquid absorption. Allow the mixture to rest and soak for 10 minutes, enabling the doughnuts to fully saturate.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning the rack in the center of the oven. Transfer the soaked doughnut dish directly into the preheated oven without covering.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes, monitoring until the pudding sets completely and develops a golden-brown surface with slightly crisp edges.
- While the pudding bakes, prepare the chocolate sauce by placing semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heat-resistant bowl. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Immediately pour the scalding cream over the chocolate chips, allowing them to sit undisturbed for 15 seconds. Whisk gently until the mixture transforms into a glossy, smooth chocolate sauce.
- Once the bread pudding emerges from the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes. Generously drizzle the warm chocolate sauce over the top and serve immediately while still warm.
Notes
- Raid your pantry for leftover doughnuts and transform them into a decadent dessert that saves food waste and delights taste buds.
- Grab stale doughnuts for superior absorption, letting them dry out overnight to create a more luxurious pudding texture.
- Gently press doughnuts into the creamy custard mixture, ensuring every piece becomes saturated with rich, sweet flavor.
- Allow the assembled pudding to rest quietly, giving ingredients time to mingle and develop deeper, more complex tastes.
- Serve piping hot with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, watching it cascade over the golden-brown surface for maximum indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 491 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 263 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 152 mg