There’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a freshly made cream-filled donut. The combination of soft, fluffy dough and rich, creamy filling is a match made in dessert heaven. And the best part? You can easily recreate this delectable treat in your own kitchen with this delicious homemade cream-filled donut recipe.

To start, you’ll need to gather the following ingredients:
– 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 packet (or 2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
– ¾ cup warm milk
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 egg yolks
– ½ teaspoon salt
– Vegetable oil, for frying

For the filling:
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To begin, mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is foamy. Then, add the melted butter, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl and mix until well combined. Gradually add the flour to the mixture and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to about ½ inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or a water glass to cut out circles from the dough. Place the dough circles on a floured baking sheet, cover them with a kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

While the dough is rising, prepare the cream filling by whipping the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Transfer the cream filling to a piping bag fitted with a long filling tip.

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Carefully drop the risen dough circles into the hot oil and fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Once the donuts have cooled slightly, use a small knife to make a small incision in the side of each donut. Fill the donuts with the cream filling, then dust them with powdered sugar before serving.

These delicious homemade cream-filled donuts are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert, they are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. So why not roll up your sleeves and give this recipe a try? You’ll be rewarded with a batch of scrumptious, melt-in-your-mouth donuts that are sure to become a household favorite.