Apple ‘Doughnuts’ with Honey, Soft Cheese, and Sprinkles Recipe
These Apple ‘Doughnuts’ are a fun and healthy snack made by slicing crunchy apples into ring shapes, spreading them with creamy soft cheese mixed with honey, optionally adding nut butter, and finishing with colorful sprinkles for a delightful treat perfect for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 apple doughnut slices 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Apple Doughnuts
- 3 apples (use a crunchy eating variety)
- 150g soft cheese
- 2 tsp honey
- 3–4 tbsp almond or peanut butter (optional)
- Coloured sprinkles, to decorate
Instructions
- Prepare the Soft Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the 150g of soft cheese with 2 teaspoons of honey, mixing until smooth and well blended. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Slice the Apples: Peel the 3 crunchy apples, then slice each apple through the core into five or six rings, each about 1cm thick, ensuring even slices for consistent ‘doughnut’ shapes.
- Core the Apple Rings: Use an apple corer or a small round biscuit cutter to stamp out a circle from the center of each apple slice, removing the core entirely to create the characteristic ‘doughnut’ appearance.
- Dry the Apple Slices: Pat each apple ring dry thoroughly with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture. This step ensures that the toppings will stick properly to the apple bases.
- Optional Nut Butter Layer: If using, spread 3-4 tablespoons of almond or peanut butter evenly over the top of each apple ring, adding flavor and protein.
- Top with Honeyed Soft Cheese: Spoon and evenly spread the prepared soft cheese and honey mixture over each apple slice or nut butter layer.
- Decorate and Serve: Sprinkle each apple doughnut with coloured sprinkles for a festive look and immediately serve as a fresh, healthy snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use crunchy apple varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure apples are dry before applying toppings to prevent slipping.
- Nut butter is optional but adds protein and richness.
- Coloured sprinkles add a fun decorative touch but can be omitted for a simpler, healthier option.
- Serve immediately to prevent apples from browning; alternatively, sprinkle slices with a little lemon juice to slow browning.
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