Description
Blackberries & Cream Slider Doughnuts elevate classic pastry with luscious Pacific Northwest berries and silky cream filling. Rich, pillowy mini doughnuts promise sweet indulgence you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Blackberry Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tbsp blackberry jam
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Cream and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk, allowing it to foam and become frothy for about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and activated yeast mixture in a large mixing bowl, creating a soft, elastic dough.
- Knead the dough thoroughly for 8-10 minutes until smooth and slightly stretchy, then let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll out to approximately 1/2-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut small circular shapes using a round cookie cutter, creating uniform slider-sized doughnuts.
- Allow cut doughnuts to rest and proof for an additional 30 minutes in a draft-free area.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep skillet or fryer, preparing for frying.
- Carefully fry doughnuts in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels.
- Whip heavy cream with cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Crush fresh blackberries and mix with blackberry jam to create a vibrant filling.
- Using a piping bag, inject each doughnut with blackberry mixture and top with whipped cream.
- Dust finished sliders with additional powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Activate yeast carefully in warm milk, ensuring it’s not too hot to kill the microorganisms.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help dough rise evenly and develop better texture.
- Knead dough on a clean, lightly floured surface to prevent sticking and develop gluten structure.
- Allow sufficient proofing time in a draft-free, warm environment for optimal dough expansion.
- Test oil temperature with a small piece of dough to ensure perfect frying conditions.
- Drain fried doughnuts on paper towels to remove excess oil and maintain crispy exterior.
- Pipe filling gently to avoid tearing delicate doughnut surface.
- Store sliders in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum 24 hours to preserve freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 118 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg