Description
This Bavarian Cream Donuts Recipe combines soft brioche donuts with silky custard filling. Perfectly golden and sugar-dusted, these homemade treats rival any bakery classic.
Ingredients
Brioche Donuts:
4 1/2 cups (540g) all-purpose flour
2 1/4 tsp (7g) instant yeast
3 Tbsp (36g) granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
1/2 cup (113g) salted butter (softened)
1 cup (8oz) water
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tsp cinnamon and/or 1/2 tsp vanilla powder (for coating)
48 oz canola, sunflower, or vegetable oil
Custard:
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/8 tsp salt
3/4 cup (180mL) whole milk
2 Tbsp (28g) salted butter (softened)
Whipped Cream:
1 1/3 cups (300mL) heavy whipping cream (cold)
1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Add flour, yeast, sugar, and salt to a stand mixer bowl. Mix in eggs, yolks, butter, and water. Knead for 10–15 minutes until dough forms a ball and passes windowpane test.
2. Grease bowl, cover, and proof dough in a warm place until doubled in size (1–2 hours).
3. Punch down and divide dough. Roll into 16–20 balls. Place on parchment squares. Cover and proof for another 30–40 minutes.
4. Heat oil to 360°F. Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Drain and toss in sugar with cinnamon or vanilla powder.
5. Make custard by whisking egg yolks, sugar, salt, and milk over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and add butter. Chill completely.
6. Whip cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks. Fold into cooled custard to create Bavarian cream.
7. Fill cooled donuts using a piping bag. Serve fresh or chill before serving.
Notes
Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.
Use a candy thermometer to monitor frying temperature for perfect texture.
Best served the same day; store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Unfilled donuts can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 2 hrs
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Bavarian Cream Donuts Recipe, custard filled donuts, homemade brioche donuts