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Baked Crème Brûlée Donuts

Baked Crème Brûlée Donuts - Soft, Sweet Bliss Awaits You

Baked Crème Brûlée Donuts offer a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining rich flavors with a healthier baking method.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Cream
  • 2 cups Milk Can substitute with almond milk for dairy-free option.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Cannot be substituted without altering outcome.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Can be replaced with arrowroot powder for gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Brown sugar can lend a deeper flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use dairy-free butter as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract recommended for best taste.
For the Donut Dough
  • 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour works best or use gluten-free flour mix.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 packet Yeast Ensure yeast is fresh.
  • 1/2 cup Warm Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Sugar (for topping) Use granulated sugar for even melting.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Donut Cutter
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Pastry Cream: Heat milk in a saucepan until it bubbles, then whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, and sugar. Gradually add to milk, cook until thickened, stir in butter and vanilla.
  2. Prepare the Donut Dough: Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Once foamy, mix in egg, butter, and salt. Add flour, knead, then let rise until doubled.
  3. Shape the Donuts: Roll the dough out and cut with a donut cutter. Let the cut donuts rise until puffed up.
  4. Bake Donuts: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake donuts until golden for about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Fill the Donuts: Create a hole in each donut and pipe in the chilled pastry cream until slightly overflowing.
  6. Make the Sugar Topping: Melt granulated sugar in a skillet and dip cooled donuts to create a crispy topping.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Once the sugar topping has hardened, serve the donuts fresh for maximum flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure donuts cool completely before filling to maintain texture. Monitor sugar closely while melting to prevent burning.

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