Raspberry filled donuts

4 servings

50 minutes

Raspberry-filled donuts are a true celebration of flavor inspired by Russian culinary traditions. These airy, soft, and golden treats combine the sweetness of the dough, the aroma of cinnamon, and the bright tartness of raspberry filling. Historically, donuts in Russia symbolized cozy home tea gatherings, and adding fruit filling gives them a special elegance. Raspberry syrup with hints of vanilla enriches the taste while highlighting the delicate texture of the dough. It is important to serve them warm so that the filling remains soft and the powdered sugar forms a delicate crust. These donuts are perfect for family gatherings as well as festive occasions, leaving a sense of comfort and joy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 761.1
• Proteins: 15g
• Fats: 17.1g
• Carbohydrates: 136.7g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 400 g
• Sugar: 200 g
• Cream: 80 ml
• Butter: 50 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Raspberry: 300 g
• Ground cinnamon: pinch
• Corn flour: 1 tbsp
• Water: 1 glass
• Milk: 150 ml
• Powdered sugar: to taste
• Dry yeast: 10 g
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Vanilla pod: 0.5 pc

Cooking steps

1. Mix flour, yeast, and sugar in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 400 g
   • Dry yeast: 10 g
   • Sugar: 200 g

2. Add warm milk, cream, butter, egg, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and mix until a smooth dough is formed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 150 ml
   • Cream: 80 ml
   • Butter: 50 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Ground cinnamon:  pinch
   • Sugar: 200 g

3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and place it in a warm place for an hour.

4. Mix raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla seeds, and 80 ml of water in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until the syrup turns a deep color (30-40 minutes).

   Required ingredients:

   • Raspberry: 300 g
   • Sugar: 200 g
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Vanilla pod: 0.5 piece
   • Water: 1 glass

5. Strain through a fine sieve (you should get about 300 ml of syrup).

6. Mix 1 tablespoon of corn flour with 1 cup of cold water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Corn flour: 1 tablespoon
   • Water: 1 glass

7. Bring it to a boil, add the corn mixture, mix well and cook for a couple of minutes. Now you can remove it from the heat and let it cool.

8. Roll out the dough to a 1 cm layer and cut into 6 cm pieces.

9. Now these pieces can be fried until golden in a deep pan with vegetable oil (175 degrees) for about 3-4 minutes on each side.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g

10. Coat your donuts in powdered sugar and, while they are warm, cut each one on one side and add the filling.

    Required ingredients:

    • Powdered sugar:  to taste

11. Serve the donuts warm.