Description
These Chai Cream Filled Doughnuts are a delightful homemade treat featuring soft, golden-fried doughnuts filled with a lightly spiced chai cream. Infused with warming chai spices including cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and allspice, this recipe combines the comforting flavors of chai with a rich whipped cream filling for an indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Doughnuts
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
Chai Cream Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend (ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and allspice combined)
For Dusting
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until a soft dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape Doughnuts: Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut the dough into rounds. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C), ensuring enough oil depth for frying doughnuts properly.
- Fry Doughnuts: Fry the doughnuts in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make Chai Cream Filling: Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and chai spice blend until stiff peaks form, creating a smooth and flavorful filling.
- Fill Doughnuts: Once doughnuts are completely cool, use a piping bag to fill each doughnut with the chai cream filling carefully to prevent tearing the dough.
- Finish and Serve: Lightly dust the filled doughnuts with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.
Notes
- Adjust the chai spice blend to your preference for a stronger or milder chai flavor.
- For best taste and texture, enjoy the doughnuts the same day they are made as they are freshest then.
- Ensure the doughnuts are fully cooled before filling to prevent the cream from melting.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature accurately between batches for consistent frying.
