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Mini Fresh Cream Donuts with Jam and Whipped Cream Filling for a Homemade Bakery Treat
These Mini Fresh Cream Donuts with Jam and Whipped Cream Filling are soft, fluffy little treats made with a lightly sweet yeast dough and a delicious creamy centre. They’re perfect for afternoon tea, celebrations, or whenever you’re craving a bakery-style doughnut at home.
Additional information
- Can I fill these before frying? No. These donuts are fried first, cooled completely, then filled. Adding cream before frying would not work because the filling would leak and interfere with the cooking process.
- Why does my donut feel heavy? The most common reasons are: Dough did not rise enough; Oil was too hot, cooking the outside too quickly; Too much flour was added during shaping.
- Can I make these without yeast? You can make a different style of donut without yeast, but this recipe relies on yeast for its soft, airy texture.
- Can I prepare these ahead? Yes. The donuts can be fried ahead and filled shortly before serving for the freshest texture.
- What type of cream should I use? Whipped cream made from fresh whipping cream works best because it holds its shape and gives a lighter filling.
- Can I use different fillings? Yes. You can customize them with custard, chocolate spread, lemon curd, or different jam flavours.
- Can these Mini Fresh Cream Donuts be frozen? Yes, but freeze them before filling. Allow the fried donuts to cool completely, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature, then fill with jam and whipped cream before serving.
- How long can these be stored, and how? Unfilled donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. Once filled with whipped cream, store them in the refrigerator and enjoy within 24 hours for the best texture.
Ingredient Substitute Suggestions
- Cake flour: Use all-purpose flour with a small adjustment for a slightly firmer texture.
- Butter or margarine: Use whichever you prefer. Butter gives a richer flavour.
- Milk: Dairy-free milk can be used if needed.
- Jam: Replace with any flavour you enjoy, such as strawberry, raspberry, apricot, or blueberry.
- Whipped cream: Try pastry cream, chocolate cream, or a flavoured whipped cream for variety.
Soft Yeast Homemade Mini Donuts with Fluffy Cream, Cherry Topping, a Dusting of Sugar, and Sweet Jam
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Mini Fresh Cream Donuts with Jam and Whipped Cream Filling
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Proofing Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake Cupcakes Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy baking
Description
These Mini Fresh Cream Donuts with Jam and Whipped Cream Filling are soft homemade yeast donuts with a sweet centre of jam and fluffy cream. These bite-sized treats are perfect for afternoon tea, celebrations, and weekend baking.
Ingredients
Dough
- 400g (approx) – 3 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2.5 ml – 1/2 tsp salt
- 50 ml sugar
- 10 g – 1 pkt yeast
- 60 g melted butter or margarine
- 1 extra large egg, lightly beaten
- 150 ml of lukewarm milk
- 50 ml lukewarm water
Filling and Topping
- Jam of your choice
- Whipped cream
- 12 cherries
- Icing sugar for dusting
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Add 3 1/2 cups cake flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 50 ml sugar, and 1 pkt (10 g) yeast to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir the dry ingredients together so the yeast is evenly distributed.
- Add 60 g melted butter or margarine, 1 extra large egg lightly beaten, 150 ml lukewarm milk, and 50 ml lukewarm water.
- Mix everything until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels slightly sticky, don’t panic; it should still feel soft and pliable.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- You can knead it by hand or use a mixer with a dough hook.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Cover it with greased cling wrap and leave it to rise for about 15 minutes, or until it starts to become puffy.
- Gently knock down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a ball, then shape each ball into a small log by gently rubbing it between lightly oiled hands.
- Place the shaped donuts on a tray, cover lightly, and leave them to rise until doubled in size. This extra rise helps create that soft, airy texture.
- Heat oil over medium heat. Deep-fry the donuts until golden brown on both sides, turning carefully so they cook evenly.
- Avoid cooking at very high heat, as the outside can brown before the centre is fully cooked.
- Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain. Allow them to cool completely before filling.
- Slice each donut down the middle without cutting all the way through.
- Add a line of jam inside, then pipe whipped cream into the opening.
- Top each donut with a cherry and finish with a light sprinkle of icing sugar before serving.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Thilleshni
Why you will love and enjoy these Mini Fresh Cream Donuts
- They’re soft, lightly sweet, and filled with a lovely combination of jam and whipped cream.
- The small size makes them perfect for sharing, serving at gatherings, or enjoying with a cup of tea.
- You can customize the filling with your favourite jam, fruit, or flavoured cream.
Mini Fresh Cream Donuts with Jam and Whipped Cream Filling are a delightful homemade dessert featuring soft yeast donuts filled with sweet jam and fluffy whipped cream. The combination of tender dough, creamy filling, and a pretty cherry topping makes this recipe perfect for afternoon tea, celebrations, and special gatherings. These mini donuts are enjoyable because they’re easy to customize, fun to serve, and bring a bakery-inspired treat straight from the home kitchen.
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All doughnuts just in time for Chanukah- a traditional cake to eat on this festival of the lights (normally round ones but for me, a doughnut is a doughnut )! Fantastic
Thanks Hannah – Enjoy Chanukah
These look delicious!
Thanks Coffeemom. You should try it, your family will love it. You can use any filling you like. Enjoy
I’m not much of a baker, but i think we will have to try this one soon. My daughter loves helping in the,kitchen now so she will love this. We even got her a little apron with a chefs hat and her own sized utensils for Christmas
That will be just fantastic. Would love to see her with her apron and cheft hat and busy baking. Have fun and Enjoy
I will be sure to put pictures up on my blog 🙂
Great, please link me on the post, that will be super awesome. Looking forward to that post and picture.
Will do!
They sound good and easy. What about using custard instead of whipped cream. Any recipe for custard?
Ah thank you, that sounds marvellous.
Hope you will enjoy it. Let me know what you think.
Sure will do 👍🏼
These don’t sound too hard. Thank you!
You should try them and let me know what you think of them. They do look mighty yummy and all recipes on this blog is tried and tested. Give it a go. <3
I am trying to make something like this with my girls on Sunday, assuming they cooperate.
I will reblog this if I can make it first. I have always wanted to make doughnuts.
Perfect and thank you for reblogging. I loved and enjoyed eating them, but as we prefer to stay away from deep oil prepared foods, this is a no no for me.
Me too. Need to have guests.
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