Doughnut Bread Pudding

Doughnut Bread Pudding is a rich, baked dessert that transforms day-old doughnuts into a custardy, sweet casserole. It typically combines cubed doughnuts (often glazed or cake-style) with a mixture of eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla. This dish is a popular comfort food in American home cooking, especially as a creative way to use leftover pastries.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is very high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and dairy. A single serving can easily range from 400 to 600 calories, providing quick energy but little in the way of essential vitamins or minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	7.5 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	21 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	310 mg
Calcium	95 mg
Iron	2.8 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.25 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.3 mg
Folate	55 mcg DFE
Phosphorus	110 mg

Per 1 piece (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of 'waste-not, want-not' baking, turning stale doughnuts into a luxurious treat. Nutritionally, it's interesting because it repurposes a food already high in sugar and fat into an even more calorie-dense dish, making it a celebratory indulgence rather than an everyday meal.