Description
Indulge in these delightful Crème Brûlée Donut Holes, filled with creamy custard and topped with a crackly sugar shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until everything blends seamlessly.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until you see a smooth batter form.
- Heat oil in your deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil, frying in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the donut holes using a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel.
- Once slightly cooled, fill each donut hole with prepared custard using a piping bag.
- Roll in granulated sugar to coat, then caramelize the sugar with a kitchen torch until a crackly shell forms.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare the custard a day ahead to enhance flavor. For a lighter option, consider baking the donut holes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: donut holes, crème brûlée, dessert, French pastry, custard-filled