Warm Italian Donuts Recipe
vanilla mascarpone cream, lemon curd
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Ingredients
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Doughnut Ingredients
Vanilla Mascarpone Cream
Lemon Curd
Method
Doughnut Preparation
- 1
Make the Doughnut Batter
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 2
- 3
Mix the Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Fry the Doughnuts
Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Vanilla Mascarpone Cream Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 7
Whip the Mixture
Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
Lemon Curd Preparation
- 8
- 9
Cook the Curd
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- 10
Add Butter and Zest
Remove from heat and stir in the butter and lemon zest until fully melted and combined.
- 11
