Creme Brulee Donuts

Posted on May 16, 2025

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Looking for a simple recipe to make Crème Brûlée donuts? You’re in luck! Crème Brûlée is back in style, popping up all over Instagram and TikTok in various forms – and I’m loving it!

Imagine the smooth custard with a delicate, crunchy caramel topping. Now, picture that combination in a donut – sounds amazing, right? These Crème Brûlée donuts use an easy-to-make tangzhong dough, no need for a blowtorch, and you won’t have any leftover egg whites!

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Creme Brulee Donuts

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  • Yield: 14 1x
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 4 tbsp milk (50g for tangzhong)
  • 1 tbsp flour (10g for tangzhong)
  • 3/4 cup milk (180g)
  • 1.5 tsp yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (400g)
  • 2 tbsp milk powder (15g)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (50g)
  • 1 large egg (room temp)
  • 5 tbsp softened butter (in 2 parts (70g))
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Creme Patisserie:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar (110g)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (20g)
  • 2 cups milk (460g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Caramel:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tbsp water
  • Pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. Follow the donut-making method I shared before.
  2. For the creme patisserie, whisk eggs, cornstarch, salt, and sugar. Boil milk and vanilla in a nonstick pan, then slowly pour it into the egg mixture while whisking. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until you have a custard-like consistency. Add butter, mix, strain, and let it cool for 15 minutes.
  3. Transfer the creme patisserie into a piping bag with a Bismarck 230 tip. Fill the donuts with the custard until they feel heavy.
  4. For the caramel, mix the ingredients in a nonstick pan on low heat. Let the sugar dissolve and caramelize to a deep golden color.
  5. While the caramel is hot, dip one side of the donuts for a thin caramel coating. If it starts to harden, reheat until runny. The donuts will form a crispy coating as they cool.
  6. Serve and enjoy your delightful Crème Brûlée donuts!

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