Strawberry Cream Donuts are delicious, fluffy donuts filled with a sweet strawberry cream filling. They typically have a light and airy texture, and the filling is made from whipped cream or cream cheese mixed with fresh strawberries or strawberry puree. Sometimes, they are topped with a glaze or powdered sugar for extra sweetness. These donuts make for a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Here’s a recipe for Strawberry Cream Donuts:
Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (if making fried donuts) or a donut pan for baked donuts
For the Strawberry Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed or finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the Donuts:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed. If using a donut pan, spoon the batter into the pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. If frying, drop spoonfuls of the batter into hot oil.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes or fry until golden brown.
- Make the Strawberry Cream Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the pureed or chopped strawberries and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fill the Donuts:
- Once the donuts are cooled, use a piping bag to fill each donut with the strawberry cream filling.
- Optional Glaze:
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the filled donuts.
You can definitely use frozen strawberries for the filling! Just make sure to thaw them first and drain any excess liquid to prevent the filling from becoming too runny. You can puree them or chop them up, depending on the texture you prefer. Frozen strawberries can work really well and still provide great flavor!
Also, you can absolutely add other fruits to the filling! Fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or even peaches can complement the strawberry flavor nicely. Just make sure to adjust the sweetness and texture as needed, especially if the fruits have different moisture levels. Mixing fruits can create a delicious and unique filling for your donuts!
Enjoy your Strawberry Cream Donuts! Let me know if you have any questions or need more tips!