Dive into the world of homemade delight with these Blueberry Cream Dream Doughnuts. They blend the softness of a doughnut made from a mix of bread and cake flours with the lusciousness of a blueberry cream cheese filling. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast between the lightly sugared exterior and the creamy, fruity heart.
Why You'll Love This:
- The doughnuts are soft and fluffy, with a hint of sweetness.
- The blueberry cream cheese filling adds a burst of berry flavor.
- Perfect for a weekend treat or a special brunch.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a cozy family breakfast, a brunch get-together, or as a delightful surprise for afternoon tea.
For the Dough:
- 175g bread flour
- 75g low-protein (around 8%) cake flour
- 35g sugar
- 3g salt
- 3g yeast
- 1 egg
- 93g milk
- 23g butter, softened
- Granulated sugar for coating
Doughnut Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a stand mixer, combine bread flour, cake flour, sugar, salt, yeast, egg, and milk. Beat until the mixture is well combined.
- Add in the softened butter and continue beating until the dough is smooth.
- Allow the dough to rise until it doubles in size.
- Shape and Proof:
- Punch down the dough to release air, then divide it into 75g pieces.
- Roll each piece into a smooth ball and let them rise again until they double in size.
- Frying:
- Heat oil to 170℃ (338℉). Fry each doughnut for about 1 minute per side, being extremely cautious with the hot oil.
- Allow the doughnuts to cool on a rack before coating them with sugar or cocoa powder.
For the Filling:
- 60g cream cheese
- 14g sugar
- 60g blueberry jam (homemade or store-bought)
- 200g heavy cream
Filling Instructions:
- Make the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sugar, and blueberry jam until well-blended.
- Gradually add in the heavy cream, continuing to beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble:
- Once the doughnuts are cool, cut a small hole in the side of each. Pipe the blueberry cream mixture into the doughnuts.
Enjoy these Blueberry Cream Dream Doughnuts, a heavenly combination of soft dough and creamy, fruity filling that's sure to delight your taste buds!