Pistachio Donuts
Indulge in the irresistible combination of nutty elegance and a sweet, bakery-style treat with these Pistachio Donuts! Baked to golden perfection, these soft and moist donuts are infused with finely chopped pistachios for a delightful crunch in every bite. Topped with a luscious pistachio glaze—made vibrant with a hint of pistachio extract and a touch of green food coloring—and garnished with even more chopped pistachios, these donuts are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a quick yet show-stopping option for any pistachio lover. Say goodbye to store-bought donuts and hello to homemade sophistication. Keywords: pistachio donuts, baked donuts, homemade donuts, pistachio glaze, nutty desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Pistachio extract
- 2 drops Green food coloring
- 0.25 cup Chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of finely chopped pistachios into the batter.
Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a zip-lock bag with one corner snipped. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and spring back when lightly pressed.
Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the donuts are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 0.5 teaspoon of pistachio extract until smooth.
Add 2 drops of green food coloring to the glaze and stir until evenly colored.
Once the donuts are completely cooled, dip the tops into the glaze, then set them back on the wire rack.
Immediately sprinkle the tops with the 1/4 cup more of chopped pistachios for garnish.
Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 129.6 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.2 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 553 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 2084 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 500.0 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 284.9 g | ||
| Protein | 67.6 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1867 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
