Doughnuts and Ice Cream Recipe

Doughnuts and Ice Cream Recipe
By The Cooking World, Editorial Staff
November 14, 2025

Doughnuts and Ice Cream, a.k.a. The Best Dessert in the World

Doughnuts and Ice Cream is a playful, indulgent take on a timeless dessert, one that turns simple ingredients into pure joy. Part of our We Cook Books series, this recipe from Cooking at Home by David Chang and Priya Krishna captures the essence of comfort with a chef’s touch.

Here, golden, crisp doughnuts contrast beautifully with smooth, creamy ice cream. The warmth of the dough meets the cool sweetness of each scoop, creating a balance that’s both nostalgic and new.

Simple yet luxurious, Doughnuts and Ice Cream proves that the best desserts don’t need to be complicated, just perfectly made and joyfully shared.

PREP TIME
COOK TIME
4 minutes
serves
2

Ingredients

2 glazed doughnuts
Ice cream, your favorite flavor

Special Equipment

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Instructions

  1. In a small pan on medium heat that is coated with a thin layer of melted butter, pan-fry a glazed doughnut on both sides until browned.
  2. Transfer the doughnut to a plate, and then add a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center hole. To upgrade this even more, microwave some more ice cream until it melts, and then drizzle that on top, like a crème anglaise.
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