Crème Brûlée Donuts: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Dessert

Introduction:
For dessert lovers, the Crème Brûlée Donuts offer a luxurious twist on two beloved treats—crème brûlée and donuts. These donuts are soft, pillowy, and filled with a rich, custard-like crème brûlée filling, then topped with a caramelized sugar crust, just like the classic French dessert. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet breakfast indulgence, these donuts deliver all the creamy, caramelized goodness of crème brûlée in a handheld form that will surely impress anyone who tries them.

Ingredients:

For the Donuts:

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Crème Brûlée Filling:

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch
For the Caramelized Sugar Topping:

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
How to Make:

Prepare the Donut Dough: