Description
Baked Crème Brûlée Donuts are a delightful fusion of breakfast and dessert, offering a soft, fluffy texture with a rich vanilla flavor that’s crowned with a crunchy caramelized sugar topping. These oven-baked treats perfectly mimic the classic crème brûlée finish while being lighter and healthier than their fried counterparts. Ideal for brunch or a sweet indulgence any time of day, these donuts are easy to make and will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla until frothy.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Fill each donut cavity halfway with batter using a piping bag or zip-top bag.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar on top of each donut before baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg