Warm Italian Donuts Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Doughnuts

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix.

2. 2

   Fry the Doughnuts

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Using a spoon, drop dollops of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

3. 3

   Make the Vanilla Mascarpone Cream

   In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Whip until soft peaks form.

4. 4

   Prepare the Lemon Curd

   In a saucepan over medium heat, combine lemon juice, sugar, and eggs. Stir constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth. Let cool.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve warm doughnuts with a dollop of vanilla mascarpone cream and a spoonful of lemon curd on top.