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Blueberry Lemon Curd Donut Holes

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🫐 Enjoy a burst of fresh blueberry flavor combined with the bright zing of lemon curd in every bite.
πŸ‹ Perfectly soft donut holes filled with zesty lemon curd and topped with a smooth vanilla bean glaze for a delightful treat.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 donut holes

Ingredients

– 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

– ΒΎ cup (150g) granulated sugar

– 2 teaspoons (10g) baking powder

– Β½ teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda

– Β½ teaspoon (3g) salt

– ΒΎ cup (180ml) buttermilk

– 2 large eggs (at room temperature)

– ΒΌ cup (60g) Greek yogurt or sour cream

– 4 tablespoons (57g), or ΒΌ cup (Β½ stick) salted butter (melted & slightly cooled)

– 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract or paste

– 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries

– ΒΌ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (approx. 2 large lemons)

– 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from approx. 1-2 lemons)

– Β½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (for curd)

– 1 Β½ cups (180g) powdered sugar

– 2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) buttermilk, adjust for consistency

– Β½ teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla bean paste or extract

Instructions

1-Mix Dough: Combine room temperature dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt). In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients (buttermilk, eggs, yogurt/sour cream, melted butter, vanilla). Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Carefully fold in blueberries. Avoid overmixing.

2-Chill: Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3-Fry: Heat neutral oil (avocado, vegetable, canola, or peanut) to 350-370Β°F (175-188Β°C) in a heavy pot. Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop portions of chilled dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, turning occasionally (about 2-3 minutes per batch).

4-Drain & Cool: Remove donut holes with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a wire rack. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.

5-Fill: Fit a piping bag with a round tip. Fill the bag with lemon curd. Gently insert the tip into the side of each slightly cooled donut hole and pipe in the filling until plump.

6-Glaze: While the filled donut holes are still slightly warm, dip the tops into the prepared vanilla bean buttermilk glaze. Allow excess glaze to drip off before placing on a rack to set.

Last Step:

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Notes

🧁 Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth and tender batter.
🍳 Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the donut holes light and fluffy.
πŸ‹ Glaze the donut holes while they are still slightly warm for a glossy, even coating.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chilling time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut hole
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg