Chocolate Cream Filled Donuts

Soft, fluffy fried donuts filled with a rich chocolate pastry cream and coated in caster sugar. This recipe walks you through making the chocolate cream from scratch, kneading and shaping the dough, and frying to golden perfection.

IntermediateInternational (with South Asian influence)Serves 10

Printable version with shopping checklist

Source Video
2h 40m
Prep
20m
Cook
22m
Cleanup
3h 22m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$8.90
Per serving:$0.89

Critical Success Points

  • • Whisking custard and milk constantly to prevent lumps.
  • • Proper kneading of dough for fluffiness.
  • • Allowing both rises for correct texture.
  • • Frying at the correct oil temperature.
  • • Filling donuts without overfilling.

Safety Warnings

  • • Hot oil can cause severe burns. Use caution when frying and keep children away.
  • • Do not leave frying pan unattended.
  • • Ensure donuts are cooked through to avoid raw dough.
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