These White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Donuts are a sweet and indulgent treat, combining soft donuts filled with a luscious strawberry cream and topped with a rich white chocolate glaze. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful dessert!
๐ Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour ๐พ
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar ๐ฌ
- 1 tablespoon baking powder ๐ฟ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ๐ง
- 1/2 cup milk ๐ฅ
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted ๐ง
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil ๐ข๏ธ
- 2 large eggs ๐ฅ
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ๐ฟ
For the Strawberry Cream Filling:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream ๐ฅ
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped ๐
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar ๐ฌ
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ๐ฟ
For the White Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips ๐ซ
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream ๐ฅ
- 1 tablespoon butter ๐ง
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh strawberry slices ๐
- Sprinkles or shaved white chocolate ๐ซ
๐ Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease a donut pan lightly with cooking spray or butter.
2. Make the Donuts:
- Mix the dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients:
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined (be careful not to overmix).
- Fill the donut pan:
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Make the Strawberry Cream Filling:
- Whip the cream:
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Add strawberries and sugar:
- Fold in the chopped strawberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Make the White Chocolate Glaze:
- Melt the chocolate:
- In a small saucepan, melt the white chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy.
- Cool slightly:
- Remove from heat and let the glaze cool slightly before dipping the donuts.
5. Assemble the Donuts:
- Fill the donuts:
- Once the donuts are completely cooled, use a piping bag to fill the center of each donut with the strawberry cream filling.
- Dip in white chocolate:
- Dip the top of each filled donut into the white chocolate glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Optional garnish:
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, sprinkles, or shaved white chocolate.
6. Serve:
- Enjoy:
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then serve the White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Donuts for a delicious, indulgent treat.
โฑ๏ธ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
โฑ๏ธ Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
โฑ๏ธ Total Time: 35-40 minutes
๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 12 donuts
๐ฅ Calories: Approximately 350-400 kcal per donut
These White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Donuts are the perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and fruity flavors, making them a delightful indulgence for any occasion! ๐ฉ๐๐ซ