Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut

Name: Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 glazed doughnut (store-bought); 1 cup vanilla ice cream; pinch flaky sea salt

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

AmericanDessertStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

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

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

Flip the doughnut and cook the plain side for 1 to 2 minutes just to warm it through.
5

Transfer to a plate, caramelized side up, and let it rest for 1 minute so the shell fully sets and turns crisp.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup vanilla ice cream. Swap the vanilla ice cream for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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