How David Chang Turns Krispy Kreme Donuts Into The Ultimate Homemade Dessert

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How David Chang Turns Krispy Kreme Donuts Into The Ultimate Homemade Dessert By Kristine Belonio Oct. 10, 2025 11:00 am EST

Store-bought desserts don't always measure up to homemade ones. But celebrity chef David Chang proves they can be just as good — or even better — with the right modifications. Chang has come up with a recipe that transforms delicious Krispy Kreme doughnuts into the ultimate homemade dessert. He pan-fries the original glazed donuts until deeply brown and serves them hot with melted ice cream as a base and more ice cream on top.

Chang first presented this recipe in his Netflix series "Dinner Time Live with David Chang," when he had actors Steven Yeun and Rashida Jones as guests. In a clip he uploaded on his TikTok from the episode, he proudl