Vegan Custard Filled Donuts
Indulge in the ultimate plant-based treat with these delectable **Vegan Custard Filled Donuts**! Perfectly golden and fluffy, these donuts are made from scratch using simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, plant-based milk, and vegan margarine, then deep-fried to perfection. The highlight is the creamy, dairy-free custard filling, rich in flavor and naturally colored with a hint of turmeric for a vibrant hue. With a velvety-smooth texture crafted from plant-based cream, cornstarch, and a touch of sugar, this custard is the star of the show. These donuts are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at brunch. Plus, since they're entirely vegan, they're suitable for all dietary preferences without sacrificing indulgence. Serve them fresh and watch them disappear! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or looking for a new recipe to try, these donuts are sure to become your go-to guilty pleasure.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Plant-based milk (such as almond or soy)
- 0.25 cup Coconut sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Vegan margarine, softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Plant-based cream (such as coconut or soy)
- 4 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Warm the plant-based milk in a saucepan until lukewarm, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Add the instant yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes to activate.
Stir in the coconut sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and salt into the yeast mixture. Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
Add the softened vegan margarine and knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the vegan custard. In a saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, 0.5 cups of sugar, 1 cup of plant-based cream, and a pinch of turmeric powder for color. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or a glass to cut out circles. Re-roll the scraps if needed.
Cover cut-outs with a cloth and let them rise again for 30 minutes, or until slightly puffy.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in small batches until golden brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove donuts with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil.
Once the donuts have cooled slightly, use a piping bag fitted with a round tip to fill each donut with the cooled vegan custard.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vegan custard filled donuts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 87.1 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2% | |
*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.
