The EASTER CREAM COOKIE DONUTS are a great choice for those looking for an alternative and tasty dessert during Easter. These treats consist of soft shortcrust pastry donuts, filled with a delicious pastry cream. The final result is an irresistible dessert, perfect to share with friends and family during the holidays.
Shortcrust pastry is the base ingredient of these easter cream cookie donuts. This pastry is a basic preparation of pastry making, used for many other preparations, such as pies, cookies, and cakes. Shortcrust pastry is mainly composed of flour, butter, and sugar, but can be enriched with other ingredients, like eggs, milk, and spices.
The easter cream cookie donuts are an ideal choice for those looking for an alternative dessert to traditional chocolate Easter eggs. These creamy cookies are perfect for those looking for a sweet and creamy alternative to enjoy with loved ones during the holidays.
Join me in the kitchen today for easter cream cookie donuts.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10-15
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 lemon zest
- 1/2 cup pastry cream
Steps
Prepare the pastry cream as indicated HERE, put it in a bowl, cover with cling film, and let cool.
Prepare the shortcrust pastry, pour the flour into a bowl, add the grated lemon zest, egg, butter in pieces, and sugar, work the ingredients quickly, make a ball, and let rest 30 minutes in the fridge.
After the time has passed, take the pastry and roll it out on the work surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch, cut it with a glass and make a hole in the center, place the donuts on the baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a hot oven at 350°F for about 12-15 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
When the cream is cold, fill the cookies and pair them, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
Bon appétit
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USEFUL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the origin of the donuts? Cream donuts are a typical preparation for Easter holidays in some Italian regions.
Can I substitute the pastry cream with another cream? Certainly! Vanilla cream can be replaced with other creams, such as chocolate cream or vanilla cream.
How long do the donuts last? The cookies can be stored for a few days in an airtight container.
Can I freeze the donuts? Yes, they can be frozen. Make sure to store them in an airtight container and completely thaw them before enjoying.
Can I decorate the donuts? Certainly! The donuts can be decorated with powdered sugar, hazelnut grains, white glaze, colored sprinkles, or melted chocolate.
Easter Cream Cookie Donuts
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Easter Cream Cookie Donuts
They are very simple and crumbly, they melt in your mouth, ideal for breakfast or a snack, perfect if you are looking for a different dessert, with cream and not the usual chocolate.
