Ingredients
Method
Making the lemon curd
- In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk in cold butter, one piece at a time, until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, press plastic wrap onto the curd, and chill.
Making the donut holes
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, yogurt, melted butter, vanilla, and lemon zest until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. The batter should be thick but scoopable. Fold in blueberries gently to avoid too much color bleeding.
- Fill a heavy-bottomed pot with 2–3 inches of oil and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, drop 1-tablespoon portions of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches so the oil temperature holds. Fry for about 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain.
- If baking: Spoon batter into a greased mini donut pan and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before removing.
- Once the donut holes are cool enough to handle, spoon lemon curd into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Insert the tip into each donut hole and gently squeeze to fill.
- Whisk powdered sugar with lemon and orange juice, and add milk only if you need to thin the glaze to a pourable consistency. Dip the tops of the donut holes or drizzle glaze over them. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh blueberries if possible. Maintain a steady oil temperature while frying. For a quick twist, toss the donut holes in cinnamon sugar while warm.