Sugar-Free Custard Donuts
Indulge guilt-free in these delightful Sugar-Free Custard Donuts, where pillowy yeast-raised dough is expertly fried to golden perfection and generously filled with creamy, sugar-free vanilla custard. Ideal for those watching their sugar intake, this recipe swaps traditional sweeteners for erythritol or monk fruit, delivering the same decadent flavor without the added sugar. The custard, infused with rich vanilla bean paste, is smooth and luxuriously thick, providing a perfect balance to the airy donuts. With a prep time of just 40 minutes and servings for 12, these donuts are a crowd-pleaser for brunches, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you're frying them up fresh for a special occasion or crafting a healthier indulgence, these sugar-free donuts promise irresistible flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Granular sugar substitute (like erythritol or monk fruit)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
Warm milk until lukewarm, and mix it with melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the sugar-free custard. In a saucepan, mix the sugar substitute and cornstarch together.
Add egg yolks and whisk until smooth. Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring continually.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and refrigerate until cool.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface.
Use a donut cutter or a circular cutter to cut out donut shapes. Gather scraps and re-roll to cut out more donuts.
Place the donuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a clean towel, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully fry the donuts in small batches, about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Once cool enough to handle, use a piping bag fitted with a long nozzle to fill each donut with the prepared custard.
Serve the sugar-free custard donuts fresh. Enjoy your treat without the sugar!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 91.8 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*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.
