One of the biggest complaints when I was a child was not being listened to. My parents, at their peril, ignored me on several choice occasions (children were meant to be seen and not heard). Let me tell you of one such story where they should have listened to me. We were on holiday and travelling in Taiwan and our tour bus had spent hours circling this mountain and it had finally reached the top. I was full of Toblerone and food and when we sat down at the dining table along with the rest of the tour group my stomach was still swirling around continuing to do the countless loops around the mountain. I grabbed my mother’s arm and implored “I feel sick”. She ignored me and kept chatting to the woman on her right. Frantically I looked around for a bathroom and it was only seconds later that I threw up all over the dining table in front of the thirteen other diners at the table. As I said, ignore me at your own peril.
Another less dramatic instance involved donuts. I loved jam donuts but my parents always bought cinnamon donuts. No matter how many times I asked for a jam donut I was always passed a cinnamon donut. I resented cinnamon donuts for the longest time. To me they represnted being ignored. When I got a jam donut I felt like someone had actually listened to me.
Fast forward many years later and I have of course gotten over this cinnamon donut loathing although they never were my favourite taste wise – my favourite of course is still is a jam donut. And when long time friend Miss America was having a birthday, I knew he’d love a Jam Donut pudding. I did use cinnamon donuts as that was what they had at the store and he has no such cinnamon donut loathing and I spread them with strawberry jam but of course feel free to use jam donuts or Krispy Kreme or whatever ones you like.
This is one of those puddings that it also fabulously easy to make-freakishly so. All you need is a large jug and a little weak wristed beating action. Like all bread and butter puddings this can be done with staler donuts or breads but I have done this with both fresh and stale so don’t fret and feel that you necessarily need to make them stale. The jam dotted custard and cinnamoney and jammy donuts are gorgeously soft and very moreish and comforting as bread and butter puddings tend to be. I like to keep the donuts whole so that it’s easier to serve but of course you can cut them up but then you don’t get the cute bear face appearing. You can see him can’t you? 
So tell me Dear Reader, what’s your favourite type of donut?
Miss America’s Jam Donut Pudding
An Original Recipe by Not Quite Nigella
- 10-12 donuts (cinnamon, jam whatever you fancy although ones with icing may not be ideal)
- 200grams/7ozs strawberry jam
- Butter to grease a large baking dish (I used a 30cms long oval baking dish)
- 400ml/14.1ozs cream
- 400ml/14.1ozs milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 75grams butter, melted
- Icing sugar to dust
See this much jam spread on one half? Slather more on, believe me, it’s better.
1. Preheapt oven to 175C/350F. Butter a baking dish. Slice donuts in half horizontally and very generously slather each half with strawberry jam. Repeat with the other donut halves and sandwich together and place in the baking dish as pictured. If there are gaps between the donuts cut up one donut into smaller pieces and wedge between the larger, whole donuts.
2. In a large jug, measure the milk and cream and then add the sugar, vanilla and eggs and whisk together until incorporated. Add melted butter and whisk then pour over the donuts. Then drop some drops of jam into the eggy milk mixture. You know you want to.
3. Bake in the oven for 1 hour until risen and donuts are browned (it will puff up when the custard is cooked through). Spoon extra jam into the holes and dust with icing sugar. Serve with ice cream. Yes that’s right, ice cream. You’ve come this far with the donuts so you may as well. Diet Coke optional.
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What tasty looking donuts! I really like strawberry jam-filled donuts with vanilla glaze on top. I was also ignored a lot as a child… I think that’s pretty common for parents to do! Kinda sad, really, because children are people too.
This sounds yummy =D. I’d never thought of a doughnut pudding before. If I feel sick, my parents can become overattentive with the health problems I’ve had…
PS – I can only see the top 2 photos =D.
Nothing beats a hot cinnamon donut {or doughnut} for me.
I don’t mind the jam ones either… but will pass on the icing topped ones. Please.
Oh, my gosh! That looks totally sinful, in a good way! I love filled donuts. It doesn’t matter if it’s filled with fruit or custard, but the best ones are filled, in my opinon.
my favourite donut is the French Cruller with just the light frosting coating. THe best is when it’s just made… The texture inside is nice and eggy.
I love plain donut and the crunchy Vietnamese style.
Your story makes me laugh (oh childhood memory!). I once got lost in the market in an island back in Vietnam since I wanted to buy some local donuts. My parents went on with the group, leaving me drooling at the donut store. I am telling you, it’s a sign of a food blogger in the making
I love it! Easy, ingredients are easy to come by and potentially very economical if the coles multipack donuts are involved!
This looks like a dream dessert! I’ve never met a donut I didn’t like, but if I have to pick a favorite, I’ll go with a basic honey glazed.
Oohh that looks like a delightful version of bread and butter pudding. I cant say that I have ever turned down a donut based on its flavour- I truly show no discrimination, but truth be told if I get to choose it would be a jam donut or a krispy kreme blueberry donut- hmmmm!!!
Is Miss America a he? I’m confused.
I’ve never thought donuts can be made into a pudding. It’s absolutely brilliant!
My fave donut is sweet rice donut with red bean filling. Have you ever had those before? Also, sweet potato donut made with glutinous rice.
Alas, Doughnuts, one of the 7 deadly sins but soooooooooo moreish. My favourite doughnut was from a German cake shop that unfortunately no longer exists. They were called Berlina and made on the spot, crispy on the outside, deliciously warm on the inside . Split in half then filled with a dollop of jam and fresh whipped cream!! Well, I didn’t say they were for the faint-hearted, did I ? Lol . I’ve been told that somewhere in Canberra Berlina Doughnuts are still available, if this is so, I’d love to find out where, as distance is no barrier when seeking such delicacies!
haha awesome story!
I do love a fresh cinnamon doughnut though =)
Oh good lord, that looks irresistable, wouldn’t it be grand with CUSTARD donuts!!??
I had one such vomit incident on Saturday after miss five ate too much party food at a function, instead of the table, it was me and the armchair I was sitting on! I spent so long making sure the armchair was bi-carb’d,vacuumed and vinegar I’d neglected my skirt which was let me say, a hunger killer
Aren’t children delightful? ! 
HAHAHAHAH! I’m dying laughing! That’ll teach em to not listen to you. Isn’t it funny how certain things that begin in childhood carry through with us until adulthood? I still freak out when i knock over a glass at the dinner table because I consistently got in trouble as a kid for spilling! Hah!
That donut pudding is insane. Delicious, no doubt!
Yum! That looks awesome! What a great but different idea for a birthday cake!
Oh my stomach just rumbled looking at these donuts..
We have a local bakery, called Goll’s Bakery. They make a marshmallow filled donut that is to die for! I know it sounds horribly sweet & being that it is filled with their homemade marshmallow cream & rolled in sugar, you would think it would be, but it really isn’t. It is perfect. It is just heaven!!
How divine! I’m a big fan of using the bread and butter pud concept with different ‘breads’. I’ve made them with croissants, fruit loaf, brioche, but never donuts. It’s definitely on my list of things to make. I’m only disappointed that I didn’t know about this during winter, the perfect time for B&B pud!
As for donuts, I’m a big jam donut fan, I love Dutch poffertjes and homemade Berliners, but I’m afraid to say there is nothing I love more than a hot cinnamon donut straight out of the fryer…
hahaha, diet cola optional!! Super calorific dessert! I’m a jam doughnut girl through and through. We used to have doughnut eating competitions at uni, the main rule being that you are not allowed to lick your lips – I dare you to give it a go! xxx
i know what you mean when parents don’t listen!
mmmm donut pudding! i love bread pudding.
i’m sure donut puddings are super!
hmmm. i always like the original donuts.
the ones plain with the sugar glaze!
Oh, wow, a donut heaven! I have to make it for my daughter, she loves donuts! But she hasn’t picked a favorite, she wants to try a new one every time. My favorite is a simple glazed donut.
I laughed SO hard reading your story about throwing up at the dinner table, that’s a great story
I so feel your pain, my parents always ignored my love for jam donuts too!! This is a fantastic idea, I’m not usually a fan of bread and butter pudding but hey if it’s got donuts in it I would definitely eat it!
Omg this is a sight for sore, hungry eyes! What a great way to fix that sugar craving!
Italian custard doughnuts from Sulfaro in Haberfield are delicious.
yum – I am wondering how this would be with my favourite vic market jam donuts – not so pretty but so delicious! love the bear
LOL – I can see the bear face!! Sounds delicious. My favourite type of donut isd the custard filled donut with a sprinkle of icing sugar on top.
Hehe. I can see the face! Too cute! I like the small donuts when they’ve just been fried and rolled in cinnamon, and piping hot, otherwise I’m not a huge fan – I guess I’m a bit of a donut snob!
OMG, that looks to die for! Incredibly scrumptious!
Cheers,
Rosa
Cinnamon are my absolute favourite donut! I do not like jam to be honest, or any type of filled donut. Give me the regular holey (xD) donut, and i’ll be happily on my way.
What a yummy looking pudding. I love the smart idea of donuts in a cocotte. regards…
I always pay attention when my children say they feel sick! I’m a little over cautious in that department. I like cinnamon donuts if they are still hot. I also like the Krispy Kreme “blueberry” donuts (I’ve checked the ingredients – no blueberries) and I do love anything filled with custard (within reason).
Mmmm….it would have to be a jam ball…jam in the centre and rolled in sugar!!! These days I am gluten free and would love a gluten free donut!!!
Hi Lorraine,
What a great concept – I would love to try this recipe from Tessa Kiros where she makes a Ham and Cheese Bread Pudding… this post has inspired me – maybe for this weekend!
Jam all the way for me…I just love them. Will definately be making this version of B&B pudding!
That looks like an extreme sugar hit. Yummmmm…
Trissa, I saw a recipe years ago for a smoked cheddar bread and butter pud. I make my own version occasionally with regular cheddar, mustard and lots of pepper. It’s great with a slow cooked beef and beer casserole.
This is wicked!!! I have had bread and butter pudding, croissant pudding but not DONUT!! I would love to go all the way and drizzle it with chocolate sauce. :p
MMMMMMMM,…this is a naughty but delicious dessert!!
Lovely!
That looks like a good way to have as much jam in your donut as you want! So many are disappointingly lacking in jam.
my god ! my cholesterol increase by reading this post..haha… I love the bear face
So sinful! And delicious! wooow
My fave donut is also jam filled – the cinnamon ones always leave a funny coating on your tongue after eating too many.
This looks so good, I’m going to try it for my next family dinner party dessert. Drooling already.
OMG what a recipe,thats so dangerous i would eat the whole pudding
vat a delicious donut pudding recipe. id like to add some chocolate cheese donut with strawberry jam
OMMMGG this looks sooo tastyyy I want to tryyy!!! I heart donuuttsss ^^!
Haha yeah I think all kids get ignored
but being ignored when you say ‘I feel sick’ is a bit extreme :S
This looks gloriously indulgent. We’ve a batch of homemade doughnuts that’s presently going stale at home; this is a great way for using them up.
As for my favorite doughnut? Anything with chocolate is nice, but sour-cream cake doughnuts are tops in my book.
Looks very delicious. I would not have thought to make them into a pudding. My favourite donut I am ashamed to say is the pineapple donut…very Norman Gunston and the 70’s !!
Love the bear face!! I’ve heard of donut bread puddings but never seen one that looks as tasty as this! Always wanted to try it.
what a brilliant idea! I don’t think I’ll ever try it because cinnamon donuts don’t last long enough to get stale at our place and if perchance they do, I squish them under a heavy object in a frying pan and make flattened donuts which crisp up on the outside beautifully!
OMG, fantastic.
Hahaha, never would have thought of using donuts in a “bread and butter pudding” type dish. Great idea.
pillowy, sugary donuts? check. sweet, fruity jam? check check. luscious, creamy pudding? check checkity check. unbeatable. this is just delightful, and so easy!
When I was a kid I think I watched more doughnuts being made than actually eating them. As a small child I didn’t really eat very many! (in fact, very very few..) Sadly…or perhaps healthily happily!? Cinnamon doughnuts definitely beat all others though!
I’m not a big fan or the cinnamon donut nor the jam donut, but the mention of the Krispy Kreme and I’m thinking this is a must try recipe!
Wow! I am in awe over this fantastic-looking pudding! I will have to make this, and soon!
My favorite kind of donut is the Honey Cruller, but a close second are raspberry jam filled with powdered sugar on top.
Yummmmy!
Wow, not just doughnuts but doughnut pudding! Excellent choice of dessert. I used to love jam doughnuts (called Berliner) when I was a child growing up in Germany. They were gigantic too (or maybe I was just small). And I know what you mean about parents not listening. That Chinese saying that can’t quite be translated still rings in my head…
I did the same thing as you, except I fainted at Disneyland instead of puking.
Wow! So much fun!
I don’t care how fattening this must be, it looks so amazing and I really want it now!
A very naughty dish. Another simple recipe though. Thanks for another tip and a birthday idea!
You should submit this to http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/.
It looks delicious, though.
Oh my goodness. This is ridiculous. Wow.
And jelly doughnuts are indeed the finest doughnuts there are. Cinnamon?? That’s not even as good as plain sugared ones.
doughnuts! one of the things I cannot resist when I pass a shop selling them! (: Thanks for the recipe so I could now make them! It looks absolutely divine!
Love all your blog entries btw! very inspirational!
j’ai déja fait ce déssert de Nigella mais avec de la brioche a la place des beignets , il est délicieux mais faut pas en prendre trop .
Ah donuts fever! i love bread-pudding, ohh those look very homey and quite european-ish, like how grandmothers used to make them! ahh ur photos are tempting!
Ah donuts fever! i love bread-puddings, but my fav is cinnamon doughnuts in Camberwell market, Melbourne. But urs look delish too.
That is pure, delicious evil!
Wooo evil evil! I used to do similar stuff with dried up leftover old fashion donuts from Dunkin’donuts! I always felt guilt adding more sugar & fat to them, but well who can resist? haha
This is very creative! I love jam donuts too.
From one Jam Doughnut Nut to another: The jam doughnuts at Sulfaro at Haberfield are TO DIE FOR. If you can bear it, grab a ricotta doughnut and an almond croissant for good measure too.
Hi Palidor-Thankyou so much!
I know-I’ve promised not to do it to mine and I hope I keep that promise! 
Hi Lauren-thanks so much!
Ahh yes I can imagine, you poor thing! Oh thanks so much for letting me know 
Hi fat mum slim-You can have mine!
I don’t like the dry stale ones but most of them are, sadly, fair game 
Hi erin-Thankyou!
Mmm yes also if there’s a lot of filling! 
Hi The Asian Pear-yes agreed, they’re so soft!
Hi Anh-I hvaen’t treida Vietnamese style donut-must give that a go. Haha yes occurances like that signify a definite food blogger in the making!
Hi romaverona-Thankyou! Yes that’s true and you could probably get away with using discounted ones as slightly stale ones are ok too!
Hi lisa-Thankyou so much!
Mmm honey glaze!!
Hi sandra-Thanks!
I haven’t tried the KK blueberry donut-I will next time! 
Hi Sophia-Yep he sure is
Thankyou! It’s just like a bread and putter pudding. Oh no I haven’t but it sounds amazing! Perhaps I need to visit America! ;o
Hi Matilda-Yes they’re so hard to resist when fresh! Oh wow, made on the spot no less? Oh that sounds amazing! I wish it were still around and if they are it’s worth a trip!
Hi Iron Chef Shellie-Thanks-and it’s all 100% true. My mum to her credit is embarrasssed about it. Hehe you can have mine
Hi Liss-Oooh yes! Genius, I love it! Ahh yes they are and I was too all those many years ago
Hi rose-I know, it was my revenge!
Ah really! That’s cute! 
Thankyou so much!
Hi Rilsta-Thankyou so much!
Hi Anne-Hehe that’s what I like to hear!
Hi Audra-Oh that sounds really good! I’ve never seen a marshmallow filled donut before!
I wish I could try one!
Hi sissyhankshaw-Yes me too, it’s great with all types of bread
I know, it’s such Winter food isn’t it! 
Oh yes poffertjes are da bomb!
Hi Angela-Just in case one is worried about calorific intake you know
Ahh we have so much in common! Oooh that sounds like a good challenge! 
Hi felicia-It’s terrible isn’t it! Thankyou so much! I like plain with glaze if they’re really super fresh-that’s rather lovely!
Hi 5 Star Foodie-Oh she’d love this then I think!
Ahh still making up her mind is she? Simple glazed is very nice I agree 
Hi Steph-I just remember feeling SO sick and I still have a weak stomach as far as motion is concerned. Aww I know exactly how you feel then! Cool!
Hi Trisha-Hehe thankyou so much!
Hi noname-I really must try them!
Hi Johanna-I bet they’d work really well! Thanks! Mr Bear was a nice surprise
Hi Cakelaw -YAY!
Mmm custard….
Hi Betty -Hehe that’s cool!
Ahh are they like the donut holes? Hehe that’s ok to be a donut snob!
Hi Rosa-Thankyou so much!
Hi ArtemisIII-Hehe well you can have all of mine!
Hi anja-Thankyou so much
Hi Amy-Oh good!
Haha that’s hilarious-no actual blueberries were harmed in the making of these donuts…
Hi Dzintra-Oh yum! Do they make gluten free donuts?
Hi Trissa-Thankyou! Yum , that sounds wonderful!
Hi Noodlehead-Oh wonderful, please let me know what you think!
Hi Katherine-Ooh yes it sure is!
Hi sissyhankshaw-YUm that really does sound good!
Hi Ellie-It is indeed!
Haha chocolate sauce as well? Sure, go for it! 
Hi Sophie-Hehe that’s an excellent description for it!
Hi Arwen-Exactly! No scrimping on jam here…
Hi Ja-Haha but the happiness does too right?
Hi Esz-Thanks! Hmmm that is true about the coating!
Hi Kylie-Oh fantastic, please let me know what you think of it!
Hi jane-It is dangerous I have to admit. Best shared with many
Hi Nora-Thanks so much! Wow chocolate cheese donut w strawberry icing? How unusual!
Hi FFichiban-Oh you must! Yes well I guess I taught them a lesson
Hi Midge-Thankyou! Yes it’s perfect! They sound amazing-is the sour cream in the centre of the donut or in the dough? :O
Hi Cathy-Thanks! I don’t think I’ve had one in so long! I think I used to like them though!
Hi Julie-Thankyou!
They’re such lovely and easy things to make.
Hi Moya-Thanks so much! Oh I love that idea! Brilliant
Hi Julianna-Thankyou!
Hi Anita-thanks so much!
Hi grace-Isn’t that the best bit too that it’s easy?
Hi Karina-Oh did your parents own a donut place? Yes it was probably good in the long run I think!
Hi Barbara-Oh yes KK would be great in this!
Although they never go stale here 
Hi Faith-Thankyou!
I’d love to know what you think of it. Ahh yes two of my favourites too! 
Hi Parita-Thanks!
Hi Helen-Thankyou! i’ve sen Berliner in South American shops too adn they’re round and large. Maybe it’s a Chinese parent thing?
Hi Blond Duck-Aww poor thing!
Hi ABowlOfMush-Thankyou! Yes one must forget about the calories for this
Hi penny-YOu’re more than welcome, thankyou!
Hi Harimau-Haha I’ve already submitted enough to that site
Thanks
Hi anna-Thanks-I think! I’m assuming you mean ridiculous as in the compliment
Hi Lianne-Yes especially when you can smell them being made! Thankyou so much! That’s so sweet of you to say!
Hi Na-Thankyou, yes small portions of course!
Hi Lady Macaron-Thankyou! Yes I love how home made it loks
Thankyou so much!
Hi cassiopeia160-Haha it is!
Hi Yas -Why thankyou! Yeah I know, but better than wasting food right?
Hi pigpigscorner-Thanks so much!
Hi Karen-I really do need to get myself there. Love the sound of them!
Ooh this looks absolutely sinful!!
That is one serious over the top bread, er donut pudding!
My parents are old school too in that they believed children were meant to be seen and not heard. That changed by the time I hit middle school.
~ingrid
OMG – THAT looks like just heavenly! How much sugar added? A cup? Sure, I can do that!
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