How to Make Cream Filling for Doughnut

You asked for it, now you have it. Here’s the best recipe for your cream-filled doughnut. To make the cream filling for doughnuts, you can follow these general steps:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, heat the whole milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and pinch of salt until well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
4. Slowly pour the warm milk into the bowl with the sugar mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
5. Once combined, pour the mixture back into the saucepan and return it to the stove over medium heat.
6. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk, until it thickens and comes to a gentle boil, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. If using, add the unsalted butter and stir until melted and fully incorporated.
8. Transfer the cream filling to a heatproof bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the cream to prevent a skin from forming.
9. Let the cream filling cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it until chilled and firm, about 1-2 hours.
10. Once chilled, transfer the cream filling to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Insert the tip into each doughnut and gently squeeze to fill the center with cream.
11. Serve the filled doughnuts immediately, or store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Enjoy your delicious cream-filled doughnuts!