Description
Cream-filled donuts are a heavenly treat that perfectly blend a soft, fluffy exterior with a rich, creamy center. Ideal for National Donut Day or any special occasion, these homemade pastries are easy to whip up and can be customized with various flavors and toppings. The delightful aroma of freshly fried donuts will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to indulge in this irresistible sweet experience. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these delicious cream-filled gems!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- Chocolate or vanilla glaze (for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter until blended. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about five minutes until smooth. Shape into a ball and let rise in a greased bowl covered for about one hour.
- Roll out the risen dough to half an inch thick and cut out donut shapes. Place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts for about one minute on each side until golden brown.
- While cooling slightly, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fill cooled donuts with whipped cream using a piping bag or by slicing them open.
- Drizzle with glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fillings like chocolate ganache or fruit preserves for variety. For quicker preparation, consider using store-bought dough if you're short on time.