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Blueberry Lemon Curd Donut Holes

Blueberry Lemon Curd Donut Holes

Delightful Blueberry Lemon Curd Donut Holes are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 17 donut holes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Donut Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups + 2 buttermilk at room temperature
  • 1 each egg at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp greek yogurt or sour cream at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp salted butter melted & slightly cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • avocado oil for frying
Lemon Curd Ingredients
  • 0.25 cups salted butter melted
  • 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 each eggs at room temperature & beaten
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tbsp cultured buttermilk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract or paste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • cookie scoop
  • pot for frying
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Making Lemon Curd
  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter for the lemon curd. Add lemon juice, eggs, sugar, and lemon zest, and whisk until combined.
  2. Microwave the mixture for 1 minute, whisk thoroughly, then continue microwaving for 30 seconds at a time, whisking well after each heating, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Allow to cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
Making Donut Batter
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In another medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, greek yogurt, and vanilla until combined. Add melted butter and whisk until fully incorporated.
  3. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and fold until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Frying Donut Holes
  1. Fill a large pot with oil to about 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350F-370F.
  2. Line a wire cooling rack with paper towels.
  3. Scoop dough using a small cookie scoop and drop into the hot oil, frying 6-8 donut holes at a time for 2-4 minutes until golden. Use a fork to flip during frying.
  4. Remove donut holes with a slotted spoon and place on the paper towel-lined rack. Repeat with remaining dough.
Making Glaze and Finishing
  1. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth, adjusting thickness as needed.
  2. Dunk each donut hole in the glaze and toss to coat. Set on a cooling rack until glaze sets.
  3. Transfer lemon curd to a piping bag. Insert the filling tip into the donut holes and squeeze in the lemon curd.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut hole

Notes

These donut holes are best served fresh but can be stored for a couple of days in an airtight container at room temperature.

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