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

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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.

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Questions

What should Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the glaze bubbles, deepens to amber, and hardens into a thin, crackly shell.

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

Yes. The dairy in Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut 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.

Is Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut keto-friendly?

A serving of Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut carries 9 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

How many calories are in Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 440 calories, with 9 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 50 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 133 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut?

It is not a good candidate. Fried dough is at its best within the hour. Leftover Pan-Fried Glazed Doughnut keeps a day at room temperature, loosely covered; a few minutes in a 350 F oven or an air fryer brings back some of the crispness. The refrigerator only makes it tough.

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