Donut Custard
Sometimes, the best desserts are born from trying not to waste food.
In my kitchen, sweets almost never go stale — they usually disappear long before that! But somehow, a few donuts were forgotten in the fridge, just a bit too firm to enjoy on their own.
Normally, I’d warm them up in the microwave and move on, but this time I wanted to experiment. Inspired by a recipe from Pasen y Disgusten, I transformed those leftover donuts into a rich, creamy custard. And trust me — every spoonful was worth it.
Note: This treat isn’t exactly light, but for donut lovers, it’s absolutely worth the indulgence
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Donuts | 2½ (plus ½ for garnish) |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Milk | 450 ml |
| Sugar | 100 g |
| Cornstarch | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions
Using a Thermomix:
- Place 2½ donuts in the Thermomix bowl and blend for 5 seconds at speed 8.
- Add milk, eggs, sugar, and cornstarch. Mix for 30 seconds at speed 4.
- Cook for 10 minutes at 90°C, speed 4.
- Pour the custard into serving cups and let it cool.
- Garnish with pieces of the reserved half donut.
Making it by hand:
- Finely chop the donuts or blend them until crumbly.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped donuts with milk, eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
- Transfer to containers and let cool.
- Top with donut pieces and enjoy!
This custard is a warm, nostalgic way to bring leftover donuts back to life — sweet, creamy, and comfortingly simple. Proof that a little creativity in the kitchen can turn forgotten treats into something unforgettable.
