Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of French Vanilla Cream-Filled Extra Airy Doughnuts! These soft, fluffy treats are filled with a luscious vanilla custard that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, these doughnuts are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. With just the right amount of sweetness and a dusting of powdered sugar, every bite will take you back to magical mornings filled with nostalgia. Enjoy these heavenly delights at any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or additional vanilla extract)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut into rounds and create holes for classic shapes.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry each doughnut for about 1 minute per side until golden brown.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste until stiff peaks form.
- Fill cooled doughnuts using a piping bag; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (66g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg