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Crème Brûlée Doughnuts: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Dessert
Crème brûlée is the quintessential French dessert that combines rich custard and a crispy caramelized sugar topping. Now, imagine turning this luxurious treat into a doughnut! These Crème Brûlée Doughnuts are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and topped with a layer of caramelized sugar for that signature crackle. If you’re ready to take your doughnut game to a whole new level, this recipe is for you.
Ingredients:
For the Doughnuts:
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
¼ cup sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
2 large eggs
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Crème Brûlée Filling:
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup whole milk
1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
5 large egg yolks
¼ cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
For the Caramelized Sugar Topping: