Description
Lemon Crème Brûlée Donut Rolls are a fusion of two irresistible desserts—creamy lemon-infused custard rolled in soft donut dough and finished with a crispy caramelized sugar topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they offer a luxurious twist on classic flavors.
Ingredients
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- For the Donut Rolls:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warm
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- For the Lemon Crème Brûlée Filling:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- For the Crème Brûlée Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together warm milk, butter, egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix wet into dry ingredients, forming dough. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
- Make the Lemon Crème Brûlée Filling: Heat cream and milk in a saucepan. Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl. Gradually add hot milk mixture to yolks, then cook on low heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cool to room temperature.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down dough, roll out to a 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Spread a thin layer of crème brûlée filling over dough.
- Roll and Slice: Roll dough up into a log, then slice into 8-10 pieces. Arrange slices in a greased baking dish.
- Bake the Donut Rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Caramelize the Sugar: Sprinkle granulated sugar over the rolls. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar, or broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the sugar topping harden before serving. Enjoy fresh out of the oven with a crispy crust and creamy center.
Notes
- Make the crème brûlée filling ahead of time and refrigerate for convenience.
- Use a kitchen torch for best results when caramelizing sugar; alternatively, broil in the oven.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg