Irresistible Hazelnut Cream Donuts Recipe

Heavenly Hazelnut Cream Donuts

Who can resist a freshly made donut, especially when it’s filled with creamy hazelnut goodness? This recipe walks you through creating these delightful treats right in your own kitchen. With a preparation time of 25 minutes, cook time of 15 minutes, and an additional hour for the dough to rise, you’ll have heavenly hazelnut cream donuts ready in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. This recipe is perfect for intermediate bakers looking to impress friends and family.

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Hazelnut Cream Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

  1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a small bowl and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Add the frothy yeast mixture to the bowl and stir.
  4. Gradually incorporate the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Shape the Donuts:

  1. After the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a lightly floured surface.
  2. Roll the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
  3. Use a round cutter to cut out donut shapes, re-rolling the scraps as necessary.

Fry the Donuts:

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the donuts in batches for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
  3. Remove the donuts using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Prepare the Hazelnut Cream Filling:

  1. Beat the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
  2. Add the hazelnut spread, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and forms stiff peaks.
  3. Transfer the hazelnut cream to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.

Fill the Donuts:

  1. Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, use a skewer or chopstick to poke a hole into the side of each donut.
  2. Insert the piping tip into the hole and fill each donut with the hazelnut cream.

Serve:

  1. Dust the filled donuts with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Information (per donut, based on 12 donuts)

  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg

Indulge in these delightful hazelnut cream-filled donuts and enjoy every bite of their creamy, nutty perfection!

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