Lemon Cheesecake Crème Brulée "Donuts"

[Miemin]

I tried this fantastic recipe for lemon cheesecake crème brulée "donuts" and let me tell you, they're a delightful blend of buttery, creamy, tangy, and wonderfully crunchy! Despite only needing five ingredients, these treats turned out to be incredibly amazing!

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Stand Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 (12 count) package of Hawaiian rolls, like King’s® Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, separated
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups cheesecake filling, such as Philadelphia® Cheesecake No Bake Filling
• 1/4 cup lemon curd
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup water

Directions:

1. I preheated the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lined a 9x13-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, I brushed each roll with melted butter and placed them in the prepared pan.
   
   
2. After that, I baked them in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, around 5 minutes.
   
   
3. In a bowl, I combined cheesecake filling, lemon curd, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest, stirring well. Then, I transferred the mixture to a piping bag with a small cut made in one corner.
   
   
4. Using a paring knife, I made a small cut into the side of each roll, creating an opening large enough to pipe the filling into without piercing through. I filled each roll with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling and returned them to the baking dish.
   
   
5. In a small saucepan, I combined sugar and water. I brought it to a simmer over medium-high heat and reduced the heat to medium-low. Then, I cooked it, without stirring, until lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes, before removing it from the heat.
   
   
6. I lined a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and placed a rack over it. Very carefully, I dipped the top of each roll into the sugar mixture and placed them right-side up on the rack.
   
   
7. Lastly, I grated the remaining lemon zest over the rolls and let them stand until completely cooled and lightly hardened on top, about 10 to 15 minutes. If the sugar mixture thickened before coating all the rolls, I returned the pot to low heat and swirled it lightly until it melted again.

Enjoy these delightful treats!

 

[fluffyiyoyo]

Wow, those Lemon Cheesecake Crème Brulée Donuts look incredible! Buttery, creamy, tangy, and crunchy all in one? Sign me up! Love that they only use 5 ingredients too, perfect for a quick and delicious treat ..

 

[Marich]

Your Lemon Cheesecake Crème Brulée "Donuts" recipe sounds absolutely smashing! I can practically taste the buttery, creamy goodness already. And that touch of lemon zest adds a real zing to the mix. I'll definitely be giving this a go next time I'm in the mood for a sweet treat. Cheers for sharing your culinary expertise with us!

 

[AL_]

Lemon Cheesecake Crème Brulée "Donuts": where citrus meets creamy decadence in a donut that’s basically dessert royalty!