Strawberry Cream Filled Doughnuts (Printable Version)

Golden fried doughnuts with sweet strawberry cream filling

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, lukewarm
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Strawberry Cream Filling

09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
11 - 1 tsp lemon juice
12 - 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
13 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
14 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
15 - 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, chilled

→ Finishing

16 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating

# How-To:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Pour lukewarm milk into the dry mixture. Add eggs and softened butter. Mix until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
03 - Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with dough hook for 6-7 minutes on medium speed.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in volume, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
05 - Punch down risen dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut rounds using a 3-inch cutter or doughnut cutter.
06 - Arrange rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
07 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot. Heat to 350°F.
08 - Fry doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
09 - While doughnuts are still warm, roll generously in granulated sugar until evenly coated. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
10 - Combine diced strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened. Lightly mash strawberries and let cool completely.
11 - Whip chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in mascarpone cheese until smooth, then incorporate cooled strawberry mixture.
12 - Transfer strawberry cream to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Cut a small slit in the side of each cooled doughnut and pipe filling generously into the center.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • These taste like something from a fancy bakery but come together with ingredients you probably have
  • The strawberry cream filling balances the sweet dough with just enough tart brightness
  • Frying doughnuts at home fills your entire kitchen with the most incredible warm vanilla aroma
02 -
  • Make sure your oil is at the right temperature or the doughnuts will be greasy or raw inside
  • Let the doughnuts cool completely before filling or the cream will melt and run out
  • The strawberry mixture must be completely cold before folding into the whipped cream
03 -
  • Add a drop of pink food coloring to the strawberry cream for a more vibrant filling
  • Sprinkle a little sea salt over the sugar coated tops for a sophisticated touch

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