How to Make Cream Puff Doughnuts

Baileys Irish-Coffee Doughnut Profiteroles

So glad these doughnuts presented themselves to me as my test subjects.

Recipe Summary Baileys Irish-Coffee Doughnut Profiteroles

This super-easy sweet uses store-bought doughnut holes instead of homemade cream puffs. Stuff them with a Baileys-infused pastry cream, then wait for the compliments to roll in! PS – they taste really great frozen!

Ingredients | Cream Puff Doughnuts

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

½ teaspoon instant espresso powder

1 pinch salt

1 large egg

¾ cup whole milk

¼ cup Baileys Original Irish Cream

2 teaspoons Irish whiskey

1 tablespoon butter

36 doughnut holes, halved

½ cup chopped bittersweet chocolate

6 tablespoons Baileys Original Irish Cream

Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Directions

Set a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl. In a medium saucepan, whisk the granulated sugar, cornstarch, espresso, and salt. Whisk in the egg, then the milk and 1/4 cup Baileys. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes. Boil 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove from heat.

Whisk in the whiskey and butter. Pour into the prepared strainer and, using a heat-proof silicone spatula, press on the custard to strain. Scrape down the bottom of the strainer into the custard. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly on top of the custard. Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.

Transfer the custard to a pastry bag or a resealable freezer bag. If using a freezer bag, snip off the tip of 1 corner. Pipe a large dollop of custard onto half of the doughnut holes; top with the remaining halves.

In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate in 15-second bursts until melted and smooth, about 1 minute. Whisk in the remaining 6 tablespoons Baileys for the chocolate sauce. Divide the doughnuts among 8 plates. Drizzle with the chocolate sauce. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Info | Cream Puff Doughnuts

prep: 25 mins cook: 5 mins additional: 3 hrs total: 3 hrs 30 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 36 small "profiteroles"

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