Description
These Crème Brûlée Doughnuts combine the pillowy softness of homemade doughnuts with creamy vanilla custard filling and a caramelized sugar topping. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a gourmet treat at home!
Ingredients
																
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			For the Doughnuts:
- 500g all-purpose flour
 - 15g instant yeast
 - 50g granulated sugar
 - Pinch of salt
 - 4 large eggs
 - 125g unsalted butter, softened
 - 150ml warm milk
 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
 
For the Vanilla Pastry Cream:
- 500ml whole milk
 - 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
 - 100g granulated sugar
 - 40g cornstarch
 - 4 large egg yolks
 - 50g unsalted butter
 
For the Caramel Topping:
- 200g granulated sugar
 - 50ml water
 
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes.
 - Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, butter, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Knead until smooth.
 - Let the dough rise for 1–2 hours.
 - Prepare pastry cream by whisking milk, vanilla paste, sugar, cornstarch, and yolks. Cook until thickened and refrigerate.
 - Roll out the dough, cut into rounds, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
 - Fry the doughnuts at 350°F for 2–3 minutes per side. Cool.
 - Fill with pastry cream using a piping bag.
 - Dip tops in caramelized sugar and let set on a rack.
 
Notes
- Handle caramel carefully to avoid burns.
 - Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
 - Try different fillings like chocolate or coffee custard for variety.
 
- Prep Time: 2 hours
 - Cook Time: 30 minutes
 - Category: Dessert
 - Method: Frying
 - Cuisine: French-inspired