Warm Italian Donuts Recipe
vanilla + mascarpone cream, lemon curd
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Ingredients
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Donut Batter
Mascarpone Cream
Lemon Curd
Toppings
Method
Donut Preparation
- 1
Make the Donut Batter
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the melted butter.
- 2
Fry the Donuts
Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F (190°C). Using a spoon or a piping bag, drop batter into hot oil, frying a few at a time until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove and drain on paper towels.
Mascarpone Cream Preparation
- 3
Make the Mascarpone Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Lemon Curd Preparation
- 4
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Donuts
Once the donuts have cooled, fill each one with the mascarpone cream using a piping bag. Drizzle with lemon curd and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
