Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE:KKD) and Taste of the South magazine announced today their partnership in a first of its kind search for the ultimate Krispy Kreme doughnut dessert recipe. Join the fun and submit an original recipe using any variety of Krispy Kreme doughnuts for a chance to win Lodge cookware, a Viking mixer and Krispy Kreme gift cards -- a prize pack worth $1,700!


A panel of five judges including Krispy Kreme executive chef, Ron Rupocinski, and editor of Taste of the South magazine, Lorna Reeves, will judge each entry and announce the grand prize winner this November.


"We are excited to partner with Taste of the South in search of a dessert as delicious and unique as Paula Deen's celebrated Krispy Kreme bread pudding," said Ron Rupocinski, executive chef for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. "The Krispy Kreme Ultimate Recipe Contest is a chance for everyone to get creative and share their own unique recipes featuring their favorite Krispy Kreme doughnuts."


"Krispy Kreme doughnuts are such a great Southern tradition with worldwide popularity, so it's exciting for Taste of the South to be a part of this recipe contest -- and we certainly have no shortage of volunteers to serve as judges!" said Taste of the South editor Lorna Reeves. "I can't wait to sample the many delicious ways clever cooks and bakers will use Krispy Kreme doughnuts in their recipes. Let the tasting begin!"


The Ultimate Krispy Kreme Recipe Contest will accept entries now through October 15. Entries may be submitted by visiting http://www.krispykreme.com/, http://www.tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/, http://www.pauladeenmagazine.com/ and http://www.southernladymagazine.com/. There is no purchase necessary to enter or win.


The Ultimate Krispy Kreme Recipe Contest is open only to legal residents of the forty-eight contiguous United States or the District of Columbia who are 18 or older at the time of entry.