Caramel-Glazed Donuts with Cream Filling Recipe

Here’s a decadent recipe for Caramel-Glazed Donuts with Cream Filling. These homemade donuts are soft, fluffy, and filled with a rich cream, then topped with a luscious caramel glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!

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Caramel-Glazed Donuts with Cream Filling Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Donuts:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional, for flavor)
• 1/2 cup water (warm, to activate yeast)
• Vegetable oil for frying (about 4 cups)

For the Cream Filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (optional, for extra richness)

For the Caramel Glaze:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Donut Dough:

• In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy and bubbly, indicating that the yeast is active.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and nutmeg. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and water. Stir to form a dough.
• Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

2. Shape the Donuts:

• Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll the dough out to about 1/2-inch thick.
• Use a donut cutter or two round cookie cutters (one large and one small for the hole) to cut out the donut shapes.
• Place the shaped donuts on a floured baking sheet, cover them with a towel, and let them rise again for about 30 minutes, until puffy.

3. Fry the Donuts:

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