Donut Casserole
What in the heck do you do with old donuts… besides throw them away? I'll show you a creative and delicious way to breathe new life into those leftover donuts. You won't believe the incredible casserole we're about to make. It's a perfect solution for those extra donuts you have lying around, or if you happen to see some on a discount shelf at the store. We'll take you through the step-by-step process of creating this mouthwatering dish. Whether you're looking for a unique dessert or a sweet breakfast idea, this donut casserole is a game-changer.Be sure to check out the video recipe, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay updated on our latest recipes
Ingredients
- 6 Leftover donuts
- 1¾ cups half & half
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- Cooking spray
- Parchment paper
For the Strawberry Glaze:
- 10 smallish strawberries diced
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ cup sugar
- 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
- ¾ cup water
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation:
- Chop leftover donuts into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
Crouton Base:
- Spread chopped donuts evenly in the prepared dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes, ensuring they are dehydrated but not too hard.
Custard:
- In a bowl, mix half and half, eggs, vanilla, sugar, and salt using an immersion blender.
- Pour the custard over the cooled croutons, ensuring each piece is coated.
Baking:
- Bake for 40 minutes until the casserole puffs up beautifully.
- Strawberry Glaze:
- While baking, dice strawberries and prepare the glaze.
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Add lemon juice and diced strawberries. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thick and glossy.
- Vanilla Glaze:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assembly:
- Once the casserole is baked, cool slightly.
- Drizzle strawberry glaze over the casserole in a pattern.
- Finish by drizzling vanilla glaze and garnishing with chopped strawberries.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice into portions and serve warm.
- Enjoy the delightful combination of a jelly donut casserole with homemade strawberry glaze!Remember, for detailed instructions, check the video description. Happy cooking!
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