Key Lime Pie Doughnut Bites Recipe

Name: Key Lime Pie Doughnut Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups egg yolks; 2 cups key lime juice; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1 1/2 sticks butter; 16 ounces cream cheese; 3 1/2 ounces sugar, plus more for coating; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 eggs; Oil, for frying

Servings: persons

2 cups egg yolks
2 cups key lime juice
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 sticks butter
16 ounces cream cheese
3 1/2 ounces sugar, plus more for coating
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
Oil, for frying

1
For the key lime curd: In the bowl of a double boiler, mix together the yolks, lime juice, sugar and butter.
2
Cook until a candy thermometer reads 183 degrees F. Cool the bowl in an ice bath and then transfer the curd to a squeeze bottle or pastry bag.
3
For the dough: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese until smooth.
4
Add the sugar and blend.
5
In a medium bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt.
6
In a separate bowl mix the vanilla extract and the eggs.
7
With the mixer running, alternately add the dry and wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
8
In a frying pan pour enough oil to cover the doughnut bites.
9
Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F.
10
Scoop 1 ounce of the doughnut batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
11
Repeat for the remaining dough batter.
12
Scoop out the doughnut balls with a slotted spoon, then toss in some sugar and fill the centers with some key lime curd.

1647

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups egg yolks, 2 cups key lime juice, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 1 1/2 sticks butter, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Pie Doughnut Bites falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Key Lime Pie Doughnut Bites

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