Crème brûlée doughnuts recipe
Indulge in the decadent fusion of classic crème brûlée and fluffy doughnuts with this recipe. These delightful treats are filled with creamy custard and topped with a caramelized sugar crust, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 12 doughnuts 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Doughnuts:
- 250g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
- 50g butter, diced
- 1 x 7g sachet dried fast-action yeast
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 100ml milk
- 1 egg
- sunflower oil for deep-frying, plus extra for greasing
Filling:
- 150g custard (from a 500g carton)
- Prepare the dough: Mix flour, butter, yeast, sugar, milk, and egg to form a dough. Let it rise until doubled.
- Shape and fry: Roll out dough, cut into rounds, and deep-fry until golden. Allow to cool.
- Fill the doughnuts: Fill a piping bag with custard, pipe into doughnuts.
- Caramelize the sugar: Sprinkle sugar on top of filled doughnuts and caramelize with a blowtorch.
- Serve: Enjoy these crème brûlée doughnuts warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for frying to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Use caution when caramelizing the sugar to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Decadent dessert, Custard-filled doughnuts, Caramelized sugar topping