Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bread Pudding

This Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bread Pudding is sheer decadence. Serve it warm topped with ice cream or whipped cream drizzled with a homemade buttered rum sauce for the finish.

Easy Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bread Pudding Recipe

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is an iconic Southern brand from right here in my neck of the woods in North Carolina. There’s nothing like biting into a warm classic glazed doughnut and enjoying that melt in your mouth texture. Kids of all ages love it when the red neon “Hot Now” sign is lit up indicating dozens of warm doughnuts are ready for the taking. It’s one of those thrilling small moments in life that makes them irresistible. How to make Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bread Pudding: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Liquid – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg with eggs until fully combined.
• Doughnuts – Add cubed doughnuts. Let sit for 15-20 minutes or until most of the custard has been absorbed. (Cut each doughnut into 8 pieces)
• Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 3 quart round or rectangular 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Assemble – Pour doughnut mixture evenly into baking dish.
• Bake – Bake per the recipe until puffed and lightly golden. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Buttered Rum Sauce – Over medium-high heat, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Whisk in whipping cream, corn syrup, rum, and cinnamon. Heat while stirring until there’s a gentle bubbling, then lower heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Keep warm until serving.
• Serve topped with buttered rum sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Items You’ll Need to Make Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bread Pudding

While no special equipment is needed other than standard kitchen tools, this is a run down of  items to gather:

• A 3 quart baking dish of any shape. Round, rectangular or square. You could even bake this in a large cast iron skillet, if you like.
• A large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Small saucepan
• Whisk
• Dessert dishes, bowls and ice cream scoop for serving

How to Make the Best Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bread Pudding Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bread Pudding: 10 original glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts day old is best. You’ll also need: Half and half, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, large eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans.
• For the Buttered Rum Sauce you’ll need: Dark brown sugar, heavy cream, dark rum, light corn syrup and ground cinnamon.
• When making any bread pudding, day old bread or in this case doughnuts, is ideal and this bread pudding is no exception. Slightly stale or day old doughnuts will work perfectly.
• The glaze from the doughnuts lends a prominent flavor to the bread pudding making it ideal for serving warm with a scoop of ice cream.
• Should you prefer, the buttered rum sauce can be made in advance and reheated for serving.
• You may also prefer a drizzle of caramel or warmed dulce de leche if there’s no time to make the buttered rum sauce.
• You can fully assemble this in advance cover and chill overnight or for several hours until baking. When chilled, allow 15 minutes or so on the counter to warm to room temperature and adjust the baking time, if needed.
• Store leftover Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bread Pudding chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave.

More Bread Pudding Recipes to Make

More Southern style bread pudding recipes you may like to try:

• White Chocolate Blueberry Bread Pudding is rich and delicious.
• Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding is perfection for breakfast, brunch or the holidays.
• Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding is drizzled with a brown sugar rum sauce that takes it to another level.
• You may also like this recipe for Chocolate Bread Pudding from Love Bakes Good Cakes.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Baking Dish
• Mixing Bowls
• Silicone Spatulas
• Measuring Set