Description
French Vanilla Cream-Filled Extra Airy Doughnuts are a heavenly treat that combines a fluffy, golden exterior with a rich, creamy vanilla filling. Perfect for breakfast or as an indulgent snack, these delightful doughnuts are dusted with powdered sugar and provide sheer joy in every bite. Whether paired with your morning coffee or shared on special occasions, they promise to bring happiness to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Add melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in half the flour until combined; then add remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth (about 5 minutes). Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the risen dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut out circles using a round cutter.
- Heat oil to about 350°F in a deep pot. Fry each doughnut until golden brown on both sides (approximately 2 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; fill each doughnut with the whipped cream filling.
- Dust finished doughnuts with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg