Cream-Filled Donuts

Cream-Filled Donuts

Introduction

Nothing beats the joy of biting into a soft, fluffy donut filled with rich, creamy custard. These homemade cream-filled donuts are a comforting treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent snack. With a lightly sweetened dough and a smooth vanilla custard inside, they’re soft, airy, and melt in your mouth. Making them at home allows you to enjoy that fresh-from-the-fryer warmth with a dusting of powdered sugar on top—just like a bakery classic!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• 1 tablespoon dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons icing sugar (powdered sugar)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Custard Filling:

• 2 cups (480 ml) milk
• 1 egg
• 5 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
• 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 g) margarine or butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions