Description
Strawberry cream doughnuts bring pure bakery magic straight to your kitchen counter with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Fresh strawberries and rich cream combine in these tender pastries that deliver pure comfort in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix 2 cups flour, ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Whisk ¼ cup melted butter, 1 egg, 1 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth and integrated.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients with a spatula, stopping when just mixed. Your batter should look slightly lumpy.
- Softly fold 1 cup diced strawberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruit.
- Heat vegetable oil to exactly 350°F in a deep pan, measuring temperature with a candy thermometer for precision.
- Carefully drop batter into hot oil using a spoon, releasing 2-3 doughnuts at a time without crowding the pan.
- Fry each doughnut for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a golden brown color, turning once with a slotted spoon.
- Transfer fried doughnuts onto paper towel-lined plates to absorb excess oil, repeating until all batter is used.
- Whip 1 cup heavy cream with electric mixer, gradually adding ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Beat cream mixture on high speed for 3-5 minutes until stiff peaks form, creating a thick and stable filling.
- Fold remaining strawberry pieces into whipped cream for additional flavor and visual appeal.
- Cut a small slit into the side of each cooled doughnut, creating a pocket for cream filling.
- Fill a piping bag with strawberry cream and carefully inject filling into each doughnut until slightly resistant.
- Finish by dusting doughnuts with extra powdered sugar, creating a delicate and elegant presentation.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the batter mix smoothly and create a more consistent texture.
- Check oil temperature carefully with a candy thermometer to ensure perfect golden-brown doughnuts without burning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend and add an extra egg for binding.
- Store filled doughnuts in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Donuts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 286 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg