Make the custard. All you need is instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, vanilla, and whipped topping (such as Cool Whip). Mix ...

Slice or pry open a Boston cream donut and stuff it with a ripe banana to create what fans are calling a “banana pudding donut.” It’s rich, creamy and surprisingly satisfying.

Doughnuts are larger than average and old-fashioned types are among the best sellers: yeasty glazed honey rounds, moist Maine blueberry cakes, and chocolate-coated Boston cream-filled.