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Crème-filled Ring Doughnut Recipe

American · Dessert · 65 min total

Light and fluffy yeast-raised ring doughnuts filled with a silky vanilla pastry cream and dusted with powdered sugar. This homemade version rivals any bakery treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk, warm (110°F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Add 2 cups flour and salt; mix until smooth. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
2. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Make the pastry cream: In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar over medium heat until steaming. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in hot milk mixture. Return to saucepan; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Transfer to a bowl, cover surface with plastic wrap, and chill until cold.
4. Punch down dough. On a floured surface, roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 3-inch round cutter, then cut a 1-inch hole in the center of each round. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
5. Heat 2 inches oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry doughnuts in batches, 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Cool completely.
6. Transfer chilled pastry cream to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Insert tip into the side of each doughnut and fill with cream. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Tips

• Ensure oil temperature stays at 350°F for even frying.
• Fill doughnuts just before serving to keep them crisp.
• Store unfilled doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.

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