White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Donuts Recipe

White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Donuts Recipe

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Indulge in these delightful baked donuts, featuring a light and fluffy texture, a sweet strawberry cream filling, and a decadent white chocolate glaze. Perfect for a special breakfast or a sweet treat.

Ingredients:

For the Donuts:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)  
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

For the Strawberry Cream Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves (seedless preferred)

For the White Chocolate Glaze:

  • 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Optional: Sprinkles or freeze dried strawberries for garnish.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Donuts:

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg (if using).
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill the Donut Pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.  
  6. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Strawberry Cream Filling:

  1. Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  2. Add Sugar and Vanilla: Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold in Strawberry Jam: Gently fold in the strawberry jam or preserves until evenly distributed.

3. Prepare the White Chocolate Glaze:

  1. Melt the White Chocolate: Place the chopped white chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  2. Let it cool slightly: Let the glaze cool for a few minutes to thicken.

4. Assemble the Donuts:

  1. Fill the Donuts: Once the donuts are completely cooled, use a piping bag with a small round tip or a pastry bag to fill the donuts with the strawberry cream filling. You can also use a small knife to create a hole and then fill it.
  2. Glaze the Donuts: Dip the top of each filled donut into the white chocolate glaze.
  3. Garnish (Optional): Sprinkle with sprinkles or freeze-dried strawberries while the glaze is still wet.
  4. Set: Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Tips and Variations:

  • For a richer strawberry flavor, use homemade strawberry jam or preserves.
  • You can use a different type of jam or preserves for the filling, such as raspberry or blueberry.
  • For a chocolate glaze, use milk chocolate or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate.
  • For a baked donut hole, use a mini muffin pan.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding one Tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to one cup of milk, and letting it sit for five minutes.

Enjoy your delicious White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Donuts!

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