Introduction:
These delightful strawberry cream-filled doughnuts are soft, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, they feature a golden-brown doughnut filled with fresh whipped cream and juicy strawberries. These doughnuts are made from scratch and fried to perfection, then dusted with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- For the doughnuts:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk (around 110°F or 45°C)
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- For dusting:
- Powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the dough:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes, until it becomes foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and fry the doughnuts:
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a round cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out doughnuts.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat to about 350°F (175°C). Fry the doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides (about 1-2 minutes per side).
- Remove the doughnuts and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare the whipped cream:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the doughnuts:
- Slice the doughnuts in half horizontally. Spread or pipe a generous amount of whipped cream on the bottom half and add sliced strawberries.
- Place the top half of the doughnut over the filling and dust with powdered sugar.
Enjoy these fluffy, creamy, and fruity doughnuts with a cup of coffee or as a sweet treat any time of the day!