26 Recipes = 26 Laundry Stains: Brandied Cherry Doughnut Pudding

I seldom have the problem of leftover doughnuts. Remember, I live in Krispy Kreme country and they are best eaten hot right off the glazing line. But on those rare occasions that I splurge on several boxes of doughnuts from the JROTC’s latest fundraiser, here’s a great recipe for leftovers:

Brandied Cherry Doughnut Pudding

2 dozen day-old glazed doughnuts

1 cup dried cherries

1/2 cup brandy

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 can evaporated milk

1 cup half and half

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup slivered almonds

4 tablespoons butter, melted

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, pour brandy over dried cherries and set aside. Butter 13”x 9” baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and add milks. Stir in almond flavoring, salt, and nuts. Tear doughnuts into small pieces one-inch pieces. Add doughnuts, butter and brandied cherries. Pour into baking dish and allow to set for about 15 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes or until set and golden brown.(Photo by: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)