Coffee Cream Donuts: A Coffee Creme-Filled Recipe

Coffee cream donuts turn a slow holiday morning into a real treat. Light, airy yeast donuts hide a rich coffee creme center. The dough rises overnight, so the work spreads across two days. Fry them fresh, fill them, and watch them disappear.

These rival any store-bought filled donut, with real coffee flavor inside. Start with fresh, finely ground coffee for the boldest creme.

Coffee Cream Donuts at a Glance

Here is the full recipe at a glance before you start.

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Coffee Cream Donuts Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk
• ⅛ cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 2½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tbsp softened butter
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Cooking oil, for frying

• 1 stick softened butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup ground coffee
• 3 cups confectioners sugar

How to Make Coffee Cream Donuts

Make the dough the night before, fry in the morning, then fill. Give the dough a full overnight rise.

1. Dissolve the granulated sugar in the warm milk in a small bowl.
2. Add the yeast and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Whisk together the flour, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
4. Beat the egg yolks and butter until thick and creamy.
5. Stir the yeast mixture into the egg yolks.
6. Make a well in the center of the flour, then pour in the egg and yeast mixture.
7. Stir, drawing the flour from the sides into the liquid.
8. Mix until the flour blends in and the dough turns soft and sticky.
9. Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until elastic.
10. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides.
11. Let the dough rise in the refrigerator overnight.

1. Roll the chilled dough out to a quarter-inch to half-inch thickness.
2. Cut 18 rounds with a biscuit cutter or a 3-inch glass.
3. Arrange the rounds on a cookie sheet, cover, and rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
4. Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 350 degrees.
5. Slide in the donuts a few at a time with a flat spatula.
6. Fry until golden brown on all sides.
7. Drain on a wire rack and cool fully.

1. Heat the heavy cream until steaming, right below a boil.
2. Stir in the ground coffee and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Strain the cream through a coffee filter or thin cloth.
4. Beat the softened butter until light and creamy.
5. Slowly beat in the coffee cream until fully blended.
6. Add the confectioners sugar half a cup at a time, beating well between additions.
7. Fit a pastry bag with a star or round tip and fill with the coffee creme.
8. Insert the tip into the side of each donut and squeeze to fill.

Coffee Cream Donuts Tips and FAQ

Warm the chilled dough slightly so the roll goes easily. Grind the coffee fine so the creme strains smooth. Fill the donuts the day you serve them for the best texture. For more sweets, see our baking with coffee recipes.

Use a fresh, finely ground dark roast for a bold creme. Fine grounds steep fast and strain clean. See our roast levels guide to choose yours.

The long, cold rise builds flavor and a light crumb. An overnight rest fits a busy holiday schedule. Warm the dough slightly before you roll.

Fit a pastry bag with a star or round tip. Insert the tip into the side of each donut. Squeeze gently until the creme fills the center.

Frying gives the classic light, crisp shell. A donut pan and a 375-degree oven make a lighter version. The baked texture turns more cakey than fried.

Filled donuts taste best the day you make them. Keep leftovers chilled, in a covered container, for a day. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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