Home » Recipe Index » Latin-Inspired
Published on by Jamie Silva
I saw a donut hole with a pipette of liquor in it. I just HADto recreateit!
Now, I’ve made donutsin the past. I’ve also had boozy desserts in the past. Heck, I’ve had boozy cupcakesat most of my birthday parties. Same concept – Cupcake with apipette of liquor.This, however, was next level!
Keep reading for the coquito donut hole recipe!
Inspired by a donut shop that opened this year here in Miami called The Salty Donut, I wanted to emulate their latest and greatest creation – the Coquito Doughnut Hole. Since they can’t sell liquor, they reduce the coquito to a glaze, andlet me tell you…tastes just like coquito!
So that was my mission and I chose to accept it.
Recommended For This Recipe
Plastic Pipettes
These little pipettes are the best way to add a special touch to treats like donuts, cakes, cupcakes, or even syrup for chicken and waffles.
How To Make This Coquito Donut Hole Recipe
I made the coquito first, which was incredibly easy to make and placed it in the fridge for a few hours. Considering that I’m Cuban, I know I should be making Crema de Viewhich is Cuban Eggnog buuuut…I love coconut. So, coquito wins!
Next on the list was making the actual donut holes.
The best part of this recipe? You can make the donut holes in 3 minutes!
Using refrigerated biscuit dough instead of making your own, you basically cut the individual biscuit into quarters and fry each one.You can definitely make your own dough if you prefer but when you needa last-minute idea, this is hack goals!
Surprisingly, these donut holes were really easy to fry. There was no splashing or loud crackingof oil. Instead, the dough quietly sizzled when it hit the oil and it cooked really fast. For someone that hates to fry, this was pretty quick and painless. The way cooking should always be.
And in case you were wondering, thetaste of the dough was not buttery like a biscuit. Instead, it was warm, fluffy, and tasted just like a donut! Perhaps it was the cinnamon sugar that helped with that. ;)
Once they’ve cooled and you’ve rolled the donut holes in cinnamon sugar, you add coquito into thepipettes, which you can purchase here, and then stick the pipette into each donut hole.
You can either squeeze the pipette of the coquito into the donut ORtake the coquito as a shot and then eat the donut after. Either way, it’s a win!
I hope you make this and you LOVE it!
You may also like:
- Pastelitos de Guayaba + Queso (Guava Cheese Pastries!)
- Cuban-Style Arroz Con Leche (Rice Pudding)
- Cuban Shortbread Cookies (Torticas de Moron)
- Cookies and Cream Chocolate Oreo Donuts
Coquito Donut Holes (Creamy Puerto Rican Coconut Rum Drink)
4.88 from 8 votes
By: Jamie Silva
Coquito Donut Holes is a quick + easy donut hole recipe made using refrigerated biscuit dough and homemade coquito. Once you cut and fry the dough, just toss the donut holes in cinnamon sugar and add a pipette of coquito to each one. This special treat is perfect for crowds and is a family favorite during the holidays!
PRINT RECIPE SAVE RECIPE
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Latin
Servings 32 donut holes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coquito (save the rest in the fridge!)
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (I recommend Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Original Biscuits 8 Count – not the flaky kind)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Make the coquito first and place it in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
While you wait for the coquito to chill, make the donut holes.Heat enough oil to cover the dough balls, in a deep skillet, until it is 350ºF.
Cut biscuits into quarters, and then fry them in small batches, for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
Once they are all done, place the cinnamon sugar mixture in a bowl and toss the donut holes in the mixture. Set aside.
Remove the very cold coquito from the fridge. Squeeze the coquito into a pipette and pierce it into the donut hole. Repeat with the rest. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 donut holeCalories: 127 kcalCarbohydrates: 10 gProtein: 1 gFat: 10 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3 gMonounsaturated Fat: 5 gTrans Fat: 0.03 gCholesterol: 2 mgSodium: 138 mgPotassium: 40 mgFiber: 0.3 gSugar: 3 gVitamin A: 9 IUVitamin C: 0.1 mgCalcium: 15 mgIron: 1 mg
Did You Make This?I want to know! below or tag @asassyspoon on social media!
JAMIE SILVA
Miami native, first-generation Cuban-American, and the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind A Sassy Spoon. Since 2016, Jamie has been developing recipes inspired by her rich Cuban heritage and Latin-inspired recipes influenced by her hometown of Miami.
This page may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of the product links above and complete a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I will never place a link or make a recommendation on a product or service that I don’t love or use personally. Thank you for your support. Please see myaffiliate noticefor details.
Reader Interactions
Comments
Jeanette Walker says
Thank you so much for this recipe. It was so easy and they were delish!!!Reply
Jamie Silva says
So happy you loved it, Jeanette! Thank you!
Reply
Adrianne says
I want to make these for thanksgiving but I would have to make the donuts ahead of time as my sisters kitchen will be extremely packed the day of. Do you know if this is possible?
Reply
Jamie Silva says
Yes, it is possible! I would make the donut holes the day before, if you can, so they’re extra fresh. You can also save time by making the Coquito way ahead of time and chilling it. Coquito doesn’t have eggs so it can actually stay in the fridge for weeks. Hope that helps!
Reply
Jessica says
Looks amazing! Just wondering does the alcohol cook out? If not, will it still taste as good if I leave it out or substitute something else? Serving kids and pregnant mamas 😉 thanks!
Reply
Jamie Silva says
I’ve never made it without alcohol but you can try it!
Reply
jo says
hi, want to try this, looks great, but is it me or this is an extremely big quantity of liquid ? Can this « sauce « be used for something else? Thanks so much .
Reply
Jamie Silva says
It’s an alcoholic drink so you can drink it :)
Reply
Casandra says
How long can they sit
Reply
Jamie Silva says
They last about a week in the fridge in an airtight container.
Reply
Sabrina says
these came out delicious!!! i definitely recommend this recipe!Reply
4.88 from 8 votes (6 ratings without comment)
