Description
Experience the delight of Korean Milk Cream Donut, a soft, fluffy donut filled with luscious, sweet milk cream. This recipe combines tender, airy dough with a rich and creamy filling for a comforting and indulgent treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any snack time. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s an internationally loved sweet that you can customize to your taste.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk powder
Milk Cream Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Frying
- Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast in a bowl and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes. In a separate large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, milk powder, salt, and eggs. Gradually add the yeast mixture and softened butter, then knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Make the Milk Cream Filling: While the dough rises, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Chill the cream in the refrigerator to thicken and let flavors meld.
- Shape the Donuts: Gently deflate the risen dough, then divide it into equal-sized balls (about 12). Flatten each ball slightly, place a spoonful of chilled milk cream in the center, and carefully seal the dough around the filling to enclose it completely.
- Fry the Donuts: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the filled donuts gently, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides—approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the donuts to cool until the filling firms slightly but remains creamy. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or roll in granulated sugar before serving for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the dough rise evenly and develop perfect texture.
- Don’t overfill the donuts to avoid leakage during frying.
- Maintain oil temperature consistently at 350°F for even frying without greasy donuts.
- Chill the cream well before filling to make it easier to handle.
- Handle the dough gently after the first rise to preserve air pockets and softness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Korean donut, milk cream donut, fried donuts, creamy filling, soft donut, homemade Korean dessert
