For the Donuts

 

Here’s a recipe for making stuffed donuts with creamy pink filling and icing at home:

For the Donuts:

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Stir to combine and knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook or knead by hand.
3. Let it rise: Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
4. Shape the donuts: Punch down the dough and roll it out onto a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two round cutters to form the donuts.
5. Fry the donuts: Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
6. Cool: Allow the donuts to cool before filling.

For the Creamy Pink Filling:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp raspberry or strawberry puree (for color and flavor)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
2. Add the mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese) and vanilla extract, and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold in the raspberry or strawberry puree to get a pink color and flavor.
4. Transfer the filling into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.

For the White and Pink Icing:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• Pink food coloring

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Add a drop of pink food coloring and mix until the desired shade of pink is reached.

Assembly:

1. Once the donuts have cooled, use a piping bag to inject the creamy pink filling into the center of each donut.
2. Dip the top of each donut into the pink icing, then place them on a wire rack to set.
3. You can drizzle some extra icing on top or sprinkle with pink and white sprinkles for decoration.

Enjoy your homemade stuffed donuts with creamy pink filling and icing!