Donuts with Custard Cream & Nutella

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These fluffy homemade donuts are filled with rich custard cream and creamy Nutella, making them an irresistible treat!

Ingredients

For the Donut Dough:

  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup (60g) butter, softened
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Custard Cream Filling:

  • 2 cups (500ml) milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp butter

For the Nutella Filling:

  • ½ cup Nutella (slightly warmed for easy piping)

For Coating:

  • ½ cup sugar (for rolling)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and butter.
  3. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. (If using a stand mixer, use the dough hook.)
  4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Make the Custard Cream

  1. Heat milk in a saucepan until warm (not boiling).
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Slowly add the warm milk while whisking. Return to the saucepan.
  4. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter. Let cool completely.

Step 3: Fry the Donuts

  1. Roll out dough to ½ inch thickness and cut into circles using a cookie cutter (about 3 inches wide).
  2. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry donuts for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Drain on paper towels and roll in sugar while warm.

Step 4: Fill the Donuts

  1. Using a piping bag, fill half the donuts with custard cream and the other half with Nutella.
  2. Insert the piping nozzle into the side of each donut and squeeze until full.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

  • Serve fresh and warm! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

🔥 Bonus Tips:

✔ For extra indulgence, drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar!
✔ Want a baked version? Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, then brush with butter and roll in sugar.

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