Donuts Filled with Cream and Strawberries

There’s something magical about the smell of freshly fried donuts — warm, sweet, and impossible to resist. This version takes the classic treat to the next level: soft, golden donuts filled with whipped cream, vanilla custard, and juicy strawberries. A little bite of bakery heaven right from your kitchen.

Dough

• 2 eggs

• 25 g white caster sugar

• 24 g vanilla sugar (3 sachets)

• 200 ml lukewarm milk

• 10 g instant dry yeast

• 40 g unsalted butter (melted)

• 500 g all-purpose flour

• 4 g salt (about ⅔ teaspoon)

Filling

• whipped cream

• fresh strawberries

• vanilla custard (or pudding)

Preparation

1. Make the base
   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with caster sugar and vanilla sugar for about 2 minutes, until pale and slightly foamy.

2. Add liquids and yeast
   Slowly pour in lukewarm milk while mixing, then add dry yeast and melted butter. Mix again.

3. Add dry ingredients
   Add flour and salt, then knead until a soft, elastic dough forms — about 10–12 minutes of kneading.

4. First rise
   Cover the bowl and let the dough rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

5. Shape
   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and divide it into 15 equal pieces (around 57 g each). Shape each into a ball.

6. Flatten and fold
   Roll each ball into a 13 cm circle, then fold it in half. Place the folded dough pieces on parchment paper.

7. Second rise
   Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes, until puffed and light.

8. Fry
   Heat about 2 cm of sunflower oil in a frying pan to 175°C (medium-high heat). Fry the donuts on both sides for 2–3 minutes, until golden brown.
   Tip: drop a small piece of dough into the oil — if it browns in 1 minute, the temperature is perfect.

9. Assemble
   Drain donuts on paper towels. Once slightly cooled, open each donut and spread a bit of chocolate paste (optional), then pipe whipped cream, add strawberries, and a swirl of custard.

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💡 Tip

Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving. For an extra touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

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How do I know the oil is hot enough for frying donuts?
Drop a small piece of dough in the oil — if it turns golden in about one minute, the temperature (around 175 °C / 350 °F) is perfect.

Why are my donuts greasy or too dark?
That usually means the oil was too hot or the dough hadn’t risen enough. Make sure the dough doubles in size before frying.

Can I bake these donuts instead of frying them?
Yes, but they’ll be a bit less airy and tender. Bake at 180 °C / 350 °F for about 15 minutes, then brush with butter or fill as usual.