Pin It A whimsical dessert platter featuring a towering mountain of soft, pillowy donut holes, generously dusted with powdered sugar and served with assorted dipping sauces for a delightful treat.
I enjoy making this dessert for gatherings because it's fun to assemble and everyone loves dipping into the different sauces.
Ingredients
- Donut Holes: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter melted, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, Vegetable oil for frying
- Coating: 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar for dusting
- Dipping Sauces (optional for platter): 1/2 cup (120 ml) chocolate sauce, 1/2 cup (120 ml) raspberry jam slightly warmed, 1/2 cup (120 ml) vanilla custard or caramel sauce
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Step 2:
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 3:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Step 4:
- Heat 2 inches (5 cm) of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 5:
- Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, carefully drop tablespoon-sized balls of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches.
- Step 6:
- Fry donut holes for 2 3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 7:
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Step 8:
- While still warm, roll each donut hole generously in powdered sugar to coat.
- Step 9:
- Arrange the donut holes in a mountain shape on a serving platter.
- Step 10:
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces of your choice.
Pin It This dessert always creates joyous moments when my family gathers around the platter, enjoying each bite and sharing laughs over dipping sauce choices.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, slotted spoon, wire rack or paper towels, small cookie scoop or spoons, serving platter and small bowls for dipping sauces
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) eggs milk (dairy). Possible cross-contamination with nuts or soy in chocolate sauce. Always check individual product labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving approximately 4 donut holes without sauces: Calories 210 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 4 g
Pin It Enjoy this whimsical dessert as a sweet centerpiece that brings smiles to every occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you achieve a light, pillowy texture?
Using baking powder and careful mixing of wet and dry ingredients ensures a tender, fluffy bite in each donut hole.
- → What temperature should the oil be for frying?
Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) to cook the donut holes evenly and achieve a golden exterior.
- → Can I add flavor variations to the batter?
Yes, adding citrus zest or cinnamon enhances the flavor profile and complements the sweetness.
- → How should the powdered sugar coating be applied?
Roll the warm donut holes immediately after frying to ensure the sugar adheres evenly and creates a delicate dusting.
- → What dipping sauces pair well with the donut holes?
Chocolate sauce, raspberry jam, and vanilla custard or caramel provide a wonderful range of sweet and creamy contrasts.