Jul 14 2026
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Warm Italian Donuts Recipe

Inspired by JOEY Yorkdale
Time1h 30m
Serves12

vanilla mascarpone cream, lemon curd

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Ingredients

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Doughnut Ingredients

Vanilla Mascarpone Cream Ingredients

Lemon Curd Ingredients

Method

Doughnut Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet and Dry

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  4. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry Donuts

    Using a spoon or a donut cutter, drop batter into the hot oil, frying a few at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  6. 6

    Drain and Cool

    Remove donuts from oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Allow to cool slightly before filling.

Vanilla Mascarpone Cream Preparation

  1. 7

    Whip Cream

    In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  2. 8

    Combine with Mascarpone

    In another bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  3. 9

    Fold Together

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and smooth.

Lemon Curd Preparation

  1. 10

    Whisk Eggs and Sugar

    In a saucepan, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until smooth.

  2. 11

    Add Lemon Juice and Zest

    Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest until well combined.

  3. 12

    Cook the Mixture

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10-15 minutes.

  4. 13

    Add Butter

    Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until fully melted and combined.

  5. 14

    Cool and Store

    Pour the lemon curd into a jar and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Assembly

  1. 15

    Fill Donuts

    Using a piping bag, fill each donut with the vanilla mascarpone cream and top with lemon curd.

  2. 16

    Serve

    Serve the warm donuts immediately for the best taste.

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