Vegan Cream-Filled Donuts
Indulge in the ultimate plant-based treat with these Vegan Cream-Filled Donuts—pillowy-soft, golden-fried perfection with a luscious dairy-free cream filling. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, almond milk, and coconut oil, these donuts are surprisingly easy to create while delivering bakery-quality results. The flavor-packed filling, crafted from rich coconut milk, maple syrup, and cornstarch, ensures every bite is irresistibly creamy without a drop of dairy. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a classic finish, these donuts are fried to a golden crisp for the perfect balance of texture. Whether you’re satisfying a sweet tooth or impressing guests, these homemade cream-filled vegan donuts are a delightful and guilt-free way to treat yourself.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Turmeric (optional, for color)
- 1 cup Full-fat coconut milk (for cream filling)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Warm the almond milk until lukewarm and mix in the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, salt, and optional turmeric for color.
Add the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and stir well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the cream filling. In a small saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, cornstarch, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a round donut cutter or a glass to cut out circles.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Allow the donuts to cool slightly, then fill them with the cooled cream by piping it into the center of each donut.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1055.8 g | 1354% | |
| Saturated Fat | 224.1 g | 1120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1381 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 391.1 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 139.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 1064 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
