This recipe creates a delightful batch of 16-20 doughnuts, each filled with a rich chocolate and pistachio pastry cream. Perfect for those who love a twist on the traditional doughnut, these treats offer a unique and luxurious flavor combination.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of smooth chocolate and nutty pistachio in a creamy filling provides a gourmet experience. These doughnuts are not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes, making them perfect for special occasions or as a treat for loved ones.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for festive celebrations, family gatherings, or as a special weekend treat. They’re also great for impressing guests at a brunch or tea party.
Ingredients: Dough:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 9g dry yeast
- 75g sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 100g room temperature butter
- 200g milk
- 1 tbsp alcoholic liqueur
- 3g salt
Cream Filling:
- 500ml milk
- 100g egg yolks
- 70g sugar
- 50g cornflour
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract/paste
- A pinch of salt
- 100g room temperature butter
- 100g dark chocolate/ 50g pistachio paste
Instructions:
- In a mixer with a dough hook, combine all dough ingredients. Mix at low-medium speed for about 12 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about an hour or until it doubles in size.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, cornflour, vanilla, and sugar. Simultaneously, boil milk in a pot.
- Gradually add hot milk to the egg yolk mixture, stirring continuously. Return the mixture to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the cream thickens.
- Remove from heat, add butter and dark chocolate/pistachio paste, and stir until combined.
- Cover the cream with cling film and chill.
- Cut parchment paper into squares and grease them. Divide the dough into 45-50g balls and place them on the paper squares. Let them rise again for about an hour and a half.
- Heat frying oil to 160-170°C and carefully fry the doughnuts for about 3 minutes per side. Allow to cool after frying.
- Coat the doughnuts in granulated sugar.
- Fill the doughnuts with the chilled pastry cream using a piping bag.
Enjoy these exquisite Chocolate and Pistachio Cream-Filled Doughnuts, a delightful twist on the classic doughnut that is sure to impress and satisfy any sweet tooth.
