Crème Brûlée Doughnut

About this recipe

These Crème Brûlée Doughnuts combine the best of both worlds: a soft, airy doughnut harmoniously paired with the signature creamy custard filling and a crunchy caramelized sugar top. Perfect for a weekend treat or special occasion, these doughnuts bring gourmet flavors right into your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl.

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, eggs, and heavy cream.

4. 4

   Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.

5. 5

   Fill a greased doughnut pan 3/4 full with batter.

6. 6

   Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. 7

   Cool doughnuts before sprinkling sugar on top.

8. 8

   Caramelize sugar with a kitchen torch until crispy.