Description
These Key Lime Pie Donuts are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the flavors of key lime pie with the fun, portable nature of donuts. They are the perfect treat for any occasion, from breakfast to dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 6 ounces sour cream
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon lime zest
Toppings:
- 1 Wilton key lime decorating icing
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut
- 3 tablespoons crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and lightly flour a donut pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a stand mixer, beat the eggs. Add sour cream, oil, vanilla, and milk. Mix well. Add key lime juice and lime zest.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on medium speed for about a minute.
- Fill the donut pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag and fill each donut cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and decorate: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Top with Key Lime Icing, toasted coconut, and graham cracker crumbs.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can drizzle extra key lime juice over the donuts before serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie Donuts, Key Lime, Donuts, Dessert, Baking
