Custard Cream Donuts (with Classic and Chocolate Custard)

Soft, fluffy donuts filled with two types of homemade custard cream: classic vanilla and chocolate. This recipe guides you through making smooth custard fillings and pillowy yeast-raised donuts, then frying and filling them for a bakery-style treat.

IntermediateJapanese/Western FusionServes 12

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Source Video
3h
Prep
1h 10m
Cook
30m
Cleanup
4h 40m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$15.25
Per serving:$1.27

Critical Success Points

  • Make Classic Vanilla Custard Cream
  • Make Chocolate Custard Cream
  • Prepare Donut Dough
  • Final Shaping and Second Rise
  • Fry Donuts
  • Fill Donuts with Custard Cream

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can cause severe burns. Fry with caution and never leave unattended.
  • Custard contains eggs and milk; refrigerate promptly to prevent spoilage.
  • Use caution when handling sharp knives and hot sugar.