Custard Filled Donuts

Indulge in the ultimate treat with these homemade Custard Filled Donuts—pillowy soft, golden-brown pastries bursting with velvety vanilla custard. Perfect for breakfast, a dessert-worthy snack, or a cozy weekend baking project, these donuts combine a fluffy yeast dough with a rich, creamy center that’s made from scratch with egg yolks, milk, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Each donut is fried to perfection and filled using a piping bag for that satisfyingly sweet core. Easy to customize with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of glaze, this recipe is an irresistible choice for donut lovers. Treat yourself and your loved ones to bakery-quality donuts made right in your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 480 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 250 milliliters Milk
• 60 grams Butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1000 milliliters Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 30 grams Cornstarch
• 100 grams Sugar (for custard)
• 500 milliliters Milk (for custard)
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for custard)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, warm 250 milliliters of milk until lukewarm and dissolve the yeast in the milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine 480 grams of flour, 50 grams of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the yeast mixture and 60 grams of melted butter into the flour mixture. Stir in 2 beaten eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 4

Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the custard. In a saucepan, combine 500 milliliters of milk and 100 grams of sugar. Heat the mixture until it begins to steam, then remove from heat.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk 4 egg yolks with 30 grams of cornstarch until smooth.

Step 7

Gradually whisk the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, then return the entire mixture to the saucepan.

Step 8

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Cover with plastic wrap and let it cool completely.

Step 9

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to about a 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out circles using a donut cutter or the rim of a glass.

Step 10

Place the cut doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Step 11

In a large heavy pot, heat 1000 milliliters of vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F). Fry the donuts until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Step 12

Using a piping bag with a small round tip, fill each donut with the cooled custard.

Step 13

Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2629.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11268.0

Total Fat 981.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 173.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 569.8g
Cholesterol 1316.5mg	0%
Sodium 3171.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 587.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 191.0g
Protein 101.5g	0%

Vitamin D 540.3IU	0%
Calcium 1196.9mg	0%
Iron 26.4mg	0%
Potassium 2061.9mg	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: 76.2%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 20.3%