Crème Brûlée Donuts are a delightful culinary creation that combines the light, fluffy texture of traditional donuts with the rich, creamy custard and caramelized sugar topping of classic Crème Brûlée.

🥄 Prepare the custard filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, granulated sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool. 🥄

🍞 Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. 🍞

🍩 Shape the donuts: Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a donut cutter to cut out donuts. Place the donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 🍩

🍳 Cook the donuts: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the donuts in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. 🍳

🍮 Fill the donuts: Once the donuts are cool, use a piping bag to fill them with the custard. Be generous with the filling! 🍮