Ingredients
Graham Cracker Donuts
- 30 grams (1/4 cup ground) graham crackers, crushed, about 1/4 of a sleeve of graham crackers
- 90 grams (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 56 grams (1/4 cup) salted butter, melted
- 66 grams (1/3 cup) light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 80 mL (1/3 cup) heavy cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract , or vanilla bean paste
Chocolate Ganache
- 60 mL (1/4 cup) heavy cream
- 85 grams (1/2 cup/3oz) dark chocolate chips, milk is also fine but I think it's too sweet
Vanilla Meringue
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- 2 (60 grams) large egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, or vanilla bean paste
Method
Graham Cracker Donuts
- Preheat the oven to 350F/177C convection (325F/163C conventional) and grease 7 donut molds (if your pan has six, you can bake the last one after).
- Crush graham crackers into a flour-like powder, using a processor or blender, measure out 1/4 cup.30 grams (1/4 cup ground) graham crackers crushed, about 1/4 of a sleeve of graham crackers
- Combine the graham crackers, flour and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.90 grams (3/4 cup) all-purpose flour spooned and leveled, 1 tsp baking powder
- Use a whisk to combine the butter and sugar together until well combined.56 grams (1/4 cup) salted butter melted, 66 grams (1/3 cup) light brown sugar lightly packed
- Add in the eggs, cream and vanilla and mix until combined.1 large egg room temperature, 80 mL (1/3 cup) heavy cream room temperature, 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- Fold in the dry ingredients, just until the last streak of flour is combined, and then use a piping bag or a spoon to fill the donut molds about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 13 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and spring back when you press on them.
Chocolate Ganache
- While the donuts are cooling, heat the cream in a sauce pan just until it simmers.60 mL (1/4 cup) heavy cream
- Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until it is smooth.85 grams (1/2 cup/3oz) dark chocolate chips milk is also fine but I think it's too sweet
- Allow it to cool just until it's spreadable, 10-30 minutes, depending on room temperature.
Toasted Meringue
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, cream of tartar and egg whites.100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar, 2 (60 grams) large egg whites
- In a small pot, bring 1/2 cup of water to a simmer and then place the bowl of eggs and sugar on top, creating a double boiler.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar over the simmer pot, until the sugar is fully dissolved (you shouldn't be able to feel any sugar granules when you touch the egg). I recommend using a digital thermometer and heat the egg and sugar mixture until it reaches 170F (77C) (this will make it more stable and prevent it from weeping).
- Once, the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Add in the vanilla and beat just until the vanilla is combined.1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Assemble
- Spread the ganache evenly on the donuts and place them in the fridge for a few minutes to set.
- Use a piping bag, a spoon or an offset spatula to frost the donuts with the meringue.
- Use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue on top and sprinkle with some crushed graham crackers.
Notes
- *milk chocolate tastes more like a s'mores but it's personally too sweet for me so I like to use dark chocolate chips.
- can also make mini donuts - bake for about 7 minutes; makes about 15 minis.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33g