Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Baked Crème Brûlée Donuts, a unique twist on the classic dessert. These soft and fluffy treats are filled with rich homemade pastry cream and topped with a perfectly caramelized burnt sugar layer, delivering the exquisite flavors of crème brûlée in every bite. Ideal for any occasion—from birthdays to brunches—these donuts not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also impress with their stunning presentation. Easy to make, even for beginners, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a gourmet experience right at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 & 1/2 cups milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup lukewarm milk
- 2 & 1/4 teaspoons yeast
- 1 large egg
- 2 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry cream by heating milk and whisking egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Combine and cook until thickened; let cool.
- For the donut dough, combine lukewarm milk, yeast, and sugar; let foam. Mix in remaining ingredients and knead until smooth. Allow it to rise for an hour.
- Shape the donuts and let them rise again before baking at 375°F for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Prepare burnt sugar topping by simmering sugar, water, and salt until amber-colored.
- Assemble by filling cooled donuts with pastry cream and dipping tops in burnt sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg