Yes, I admit doughnuts are one of my favorite treats, which is why I’m excited about this recipe for Strawberry Cream-Filled Doughnuts. It’s a soft, slightly chewy doughnut filled with strawberry mascarpone cream and then coated with strawberry sugar dust. It’s as good as it sounds.
I love doughnuts and once I learned how easy they were to make, I couldn’t have been happier. If you’re new to making doughnuts you might want to start with one of my favorites – Toasted Coconut Doughnuts. And then move onto my other favorite – S’Mores Doughnuts.
Yeast raised doughnuts are my favorite type of doughnut, though I will never turn down a good buttermilk doughnut. The dough for the doughnut starts with a sponge which when combined with the other ingredients creates a fluffy dough and doughnut. Quick homemade strawberry is combined with mascarpone and heavy cream for delectable cream filling that goes perfectly with the doughnut. The doughnut is finished with strawberry sugar dust tying the inside and outside together.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1/2 tsp salt
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Strawberry Cream Filling:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
1/4 cup strawberry jam
For Garnish:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
Prepare the Dough:
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape and Fry the Donuts:
Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Using a round cutter, cut out donuts and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cover the donuts with a cloth and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Fry the donuts in batches for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
Prepare the Strawberry Cream Filling:
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until well combined.
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and strawberry jam.
Assemble the Donuts:
Once the donuts have cooled slightly, cut them in half horizontally.
Generously fill each donut with the strawberry cream mixture.
Garnish and Serve:
Dust the filled donuts with powdered sugar.
Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of fluffy donut and creamy strawberry filling! ๐๐ฉ
This Donut Stuffed with Strawberry Cream is perfect for a delightful breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Enjoy the burst of strawberry flavor in every bite!