Description
Silky French-inspired Creme Brulee Donuts blend classic pastry elegance with American bakery charm. Sweet caramelized sugar crackles over tender, cream-filled delights that you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers and Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare a donut pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- Create a dry mixture by combining flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps.
- In a separate container, blend milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring carefully until just combined without overmixing.
- Transfer batter into donut pan cavities, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until donuts develop a golden-brown exterior and pass the toothpick test.
- Remove donuts from oven and let cool for several minutes on a wire rack.
- Generously dust warm donuts with an even layer of brown sugar across their surface.
- Using a kitchen torch, caramelize sugar until it transforms into a crisp, amber-colored crust. For those without a torch, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Allow caramelized sugar to set for a moment, then serve immediately to enjoy maximum textural contrast between creamy interior and crackling sugar top.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and better texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense donuts – stir just until ingredients are combined.
- Grease the donut pan thoroughly or use non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- If you don’t have a kitchen torch, the broiler method works perfectly – watch carefully to prevent burning.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Customize the donuts by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra warmth.
- Cool donuts slightly before caramelizing sugar to help the topping adhere and create a crisp crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 144 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg