For some, sinking your teeth into grilled cheese sandwich is a holy experience. So what if you could make it sweeter?

"Chocolate grilled cheese sandwich," said Chef Jeff Miller, Dunkin' Brands' top chef. That was followed by an unhesitating "you're a genius" by this reporter.

"Well thank you," he said, laughing. "My mom would be happy to hear that."

Miller says he has a team of 24 people in his secret test kitchen to create stuff like a chocolate doughnut trifle.

"It's like a dessert lasagna," he said.

The cool thing is, you really can't mess up these recipes. In fact, Miller encourages some finger-lickin' spillover.

Let's go!

DDonut Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

• 6 Dunkin’ Donuts chocolate glazed doughnuts
• Mascarpone cheese
• Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

• Spray nonstick cooking spray in frying pan
• Heat frying pan to medium-high heat
• Slice the Dunkin’ chocolate glazed doughnuts in half
• Spread mascarpone cheese on each donut slice
• Place Dunkin’ chocolate glazed doughnut halves together into a sandwich
• Fry until lightly crispy and flip over
• Continue grilling until cheese is melted
• Repeat with remaining slices of chocolate glazed doughnuts

Doughnut Trifle

Ingredients

• 6 Dunkin' Donuts classic doughnuts, cut into 8ths (You can use any doughnuts you like!)
• 1 can of whipped cream
• 1 box of chocolate pudding, prepared according to package instructions
• 20 pieces of candy, preferably something chocolatey!
Instructions:
• In mason jars or cups, layer the ingredients in the following order: doughnuts, whipped cream, pudding, candy.
• Repeat to fill the jars.
• Top with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with more candy.
• Enjoy!

DDonut DDessert Nachos

Ingredients

• 6 Dunkin’ glazed doughnuts
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 TSP cinnamon
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 banana, sliced
• 6 strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup chocolate sauce topping
• Whipped cream

Instructions

1.) Heat a griddle or panini press* to medium-high heat.
2.) Slice the Dunkin’ glazed doughnuts in half, and then cut each slice into four pieces.
3.) Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
4.) Press each doughnut slice, cut side down into the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Working in batches, spray griddle with nonstick cooking spray and place the doughnut slices on the griddle, sugared side up.
5.) Grill for 60-90 seconds or until golden brown on both sides. Remove with tongs or a spatula and allow to cool for 10 minutes (they will crisp upon standing).
6.) When doughnut “chips” are cool and crisp, arrange on a serving platter and top with the sliced banana and strawberries.
7.) Drizzle with the chocolate sauce topping, and place a dollop of whipped cream in the center of the plate. Serve immediately and enjoy with your favorite Dunkin’ Donuts beverage!
*If you don’t have a panini press, you can use a non-stick frying pan and turning once to brown both sides of the doughnut chips.

Current DD Special Offers

Orlando afternoon deals from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• $1.99 medium hot or iced coffee with classic donut
• $2.99 any sandwich
• $3.99 for six classic donuts

Tampa afternoon deals from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• $0.99 medium hot or iced coffee or tea