Custard Donuts

Indulge in the irresistible allure of homemade Custard Donuts, a true treat for dessert lovers! These fluffy, golden donuts are deep-fried to perfection and filled with rich, velvety vanilla custard that’s made from scratch with egg yolks, cream, and a touch of cornstarch for the ultimate creamy texture. The dough is lovingly kneaded and allowed to rise for a pillowy-soft finish, while the final dusting of powdered sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for special occasions or a weekend indulgence, these custard-filled donuts are worth every step of the process. Whether enjoyed fresh from the fryer or as a decadent dessert, this recipe guarantees a bakery-quality result right in your own kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 100 grams sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 250 milliliters milk
• 50 grams unsalted butter
• 1 eggs
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 250 milliliters heavy cream
• 1 liter oil for frying
• 50 grams powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.

Step 2

Heat the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until warm, then add the butter to melt it completely.

Step 3

Pour the warmed milk and butter mixture into the flour mixture.

Step 4

Add the egg and mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.

Step 7

For the custard, mix the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.

Step 8

Heat the cream in a saucepan until it just starts to simmer.

Step 9

Gradually whisk the hot cream into the yolk mixture, then return the mixture to the saucepan.

Step 10

Cook while stirring constantly until thickened and bubbles appear. Remove from heat.

Step 11

Stir in vanilla extract, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent skin from forming, and let cool completely.

Step 12

Once the dough has risen, roll it out to about 1 cm thick and cut into 8 cm rounds using a dough cutter.

Step 13

Place the cut rounds onto a baking sheet and cover with a cloth. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Step 14

Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (350°F).

Step 15

Fry the donuts in batches, carefully turning them once they reach a deep golden color, about 1 to 2 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels.

Step 16

Fill a pastry bag fitted with a filling nozzle with the cooled custard.

Step 17

Poke a hole into the side of each donut and fill generously with custard.

Step 18

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2345.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	12662.8

Total Fat 1155.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 228.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1123.4mg	0%
Sodium 2659.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 564.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 163.9g
Protein 77.7g	0%

Vitamin D 209.3IU	0%
Calcium 503.4mg	0%
Iron 26.0mg	0%
Potassium 1165.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.2%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 17.4%