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Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut

The 10-minute viral hack that turns a store-bought glazed doughnut into a creme-brulee-style treat by caramelizing the glaze in a dry skillet, served warm with a scoop of ice cream.

10 minEasyServes 2440 cal/serving

AmericanDessertStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 glazed doughnut (store-bought)
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  • pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat with no oil or butter, it should be completely dry.

  2. 2

    Place the 2 glazed doughnut (store-bought) glazed side down in the dry skillet and press gently with a spatula so the glaze makes full contact with the pan.

  3. 3

    Cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the glaze bubbles, deepens to amber, and hardens into a thin, crackly shell.

  4. 4

    Flip the doughnut and cook the plain side for 1 to 2 minutes just to warm it through.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a plate, caramelized side up, and let it rest for 1 minute so the shell fully sets and turns crisp.

  6. 6

    Top with 1 cup vanilla ice cream and a pinch of flaky sea salt, then serve immediately while the shell is still crackly.

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