Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding: A Southern Favorite

Krispy Kreme Donuts are an extremely popular donut chain with some unique New Orleans roots in its origin. The bakery was founded in 1937 by Vernon Rudolph who bought a yeast-raised recipe from a New Orleans chef. Although the first Krispy Kreme store opened in North Carolina, it should be no surprise that bread pudding, a Southern favorite recipe found a way to be combined with America's favorite donut. This recipe for Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding has been one of my favorites for years. It is always a hit at every party or event that it has been made for.

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Ingredients:

For the bread pudding:

• 1 dozen of stale Krispy Kreme doughnuts, cut into 6 to 8 pieces
• 1-1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

For the glaze:

• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup of granuated sugar
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
• Dash of cinnamon

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Place doughnut pieces in baking dish.
• Whisk the heavy whipping cream, eggs, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla together in a medium bowl until well combined.
• Pour the mixture over doughnuts in baking dish, press donuts in mix then let sit for about 30 minutes.
• Bake uncovered for approximately 45 minutes until golden brown then prepare the glaze topping.
• In a small pot, add the butter, vanilla, sugars and heavy whipping cream and whisk until combined completely.
• Pour over warm bread pudding, serve and enjoy!