Krispy Kreme Pie! Yup. I made a whole pie out of Krispy Kreme Donuts. You’re welcome.
I could not be more excited about this post today!
Today we are celebrating the incredibly talented, Ashton Swank of Something Swanky! I first “met” Ashton back in 2012 when she hosted an amazing Online Blogging Conference. I am not exaggerating even a little when I say that it completely changed the way I blogged. In the six months after the conference my blog grew x10 and the friends that I made doing it still make up my closest blogging friends.
And I’m telling you all this because I feel like it so perfectly encompasses Ashton. She is so very talented, but so down to earth. So ready to help another blogger. Any blogger. Allllll the bloggers. I can’t tell you how many times I have emailed Ashton saying, “So . . . I have a question . . . ” and even though her email (like my own) is a black hole, she gets back to me with the answer.
Oh.
And she’s having a baby!
I was so busy gushing about her, I totally forgot to tell you that the whole reason for today is that Ashton’s having a baby boy!! (Make sure you scroll to the end of the post so you can check out all the delicious goodies that everyone made for her!)
So guess what I am bringing to Ashton’s shower? The most Ashton inspired recipe I could think of: Krispy Kreme Pie. An entire pie, made all chess/bomb style, entirely out of Krispy Kreme Donuts!
One of the very first dessert recipes that I came up with for the blog was 100% inspired by this recipe made by Ashton. A “bomb” pie. Essentially a chess pie made out of cookies. Or . . . THE. GREATEST. THING. EVER.
Since then, it’s really the only kind of pie that I have any interest in.
And since I know of Ashton’s love for Krispy Kreme Donuts . . . well, it just seemed like the right thing to do for a pregnant woman. If only she lived closer. I would totally rush one of these pies over to her, because it turned out so much better than I had ever dreamed.
My grocery store actually sells boxes of Krispy Kreme Donuts. #dangerous Anyway, once I decided to make a pie out of Krispy Kremes (#bestdecisionever), all I had to do was pick up the box . . . and then I was faced with an insurmountable decision. Original? Or Creme Filled? I was standing there, weighing all the options . . . the bonuses of going with original, the amazingness that is custard, when reality slapped me in the face and reminded me that I had three kids with me and I needed to make a decision.
I grabbed the custard filled chocolate topped ones.
#bestdecisionever
Congratulations Ashton! You are going to be the most perfect mom for your little guy.
Krispy Kreme Pie
Ingredients
- one refrigerated pie crust I used Pillsbury
- 6 Krispy Kreme donuts filled with custard topped with chocolate, quartered
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1 stick of butter melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 TBSP vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350, and line a deep dish pie pan with the refrigerated pie crust.
- Mix the donut pieces with the butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Pour it in the pie crust and bake for 40 minutes or until the top of the the crust is golden.
- Let cool completely before cutting.
- Top with whip cream and serve.
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Krispy Kreme Pie
Emily says
Donuts and pie, heck yeah! Oh Lisa I’m loving this dessert inspired by Ashton.
Mir says
Wow. Aside from this pie, which is magical, that is quite a lovely tribute to Ashton. I wish I’d been at that conference! I have a lot to learn, and wish somebody would tell me what I need to know. You’re lucky to have each other!
heather @french press says
Lisa, if I wasn’t already totally in love with you, this pie would have done it! seriously, doughnut pie…AMAZING
Ashton Swank says
hahahahah! I. LOVE. THIS. “The most Ashton inspired recipe I could think of: Krispy Kreme Pie.” You are so right!!! And this recipe is incredible. I could seriously dive right in. And thank you so much!! You guys are too sweet, and I can’t even say thank you enough. I feel so special!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I am in LOVE with this!! Best pie ever. Thanks for doing this with me Lisa! Love Ashton so much! :)
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
This pie is perfect for her!
Amy @Very Culinary says
This is EPIC. I mean…pie. And donuts. I die. I’m so bummed I couldn’t get my act together to join you today. So excited for Ashton!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Oh my word, this is genius!!! Pie AND donuts in one dessert = epic!
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
Oh my I can’t even be trusted reading this without over indulging on this pie!
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
Ok, first – this baby shower is the cutest and most delicious thing EVER!
And THIS PIE! Oh my gosh, this is so amazing, my foodie mind is totally blown!