Warm Italian Donuts Recipe
vanilla + mascarpone cream, lemon curd
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Ingredients
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Doughnut Ingredients
Mascarpone Cream Ingredients
Lemon Curd Ingredients
Method
Doughnut Preparation
- 1
Make the Doughnut Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- 2
Fry the Donuts
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Mascarpone Cream Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Mascarpone Cream
In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Lemon Curd Preparation
- 4
Make the Lemon Curd
In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Donuts
Once donuts are cooled, slice them in half. Fill each with mascarpone cream and drizzle with lemon curd before serving.
