Name: Blackberries and Cream Donuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, if using frozen, do not thaw; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons heavy cream, more if needed; 6 blackberries; 2 and 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup whole milk

Better than the bakery Blackberries and Cream Donuts! So fluffy, fruity, and full of flavor! Perfect for a special breakfast at home!

Blackberry Donuts

Say hello to the most beautiful donuts I’ve ever baked !

AKA blackberries and cream donuts! On top of being total eye candy these donuts are fun to make, ready in less than an hour, and SUPER delicious. They’re the total package! And you can use fresh or frozen blackberries, meaning you can make these anytime of year!

Tips and Tricks for Recipe Success:

I suggest making the blackberry puree first, so it can cool while you bake the donuts. While the blackberry puree is definitely the most complicated part of this recipe, it’s not hard at all. Just be sure you stir frequently as it reduces. You want the berries to completely cook down into a thick reduction.
You’ll need a fine-mesh strainer for this recipe! You’ll place the strainer over a small bowl and push the puree though. You’re only going to use the liquid in the bowl. You should have about 1/4 cup of liquid in your bowl. Discard any seeds/large chunks left in the strainer.
A donut pan is required for this recipe. If you don’t own one, you can click here to check out the amazing (and very affordable) one I’ve been using for the past 5 years!
Be sure to generously grease your donut pan with butter and flour or non-stick spray. If you’re using spray, I suggest using one that is made specifically for baking, since they typically have flour in them, which helps the donuts come out of the mold effortlessly. Be sure to grease every little nook and cranny.
The donut batter is pretty thick, so it can be spooned into the pan, or you can pour it into a ziplock baggie, snip of the end, and pipe it into the molds.
Don’t over bake you donuts! Over baked donuts come out of the oven tough and dense… not moist and fluffy as they should be. Set a timer for 10 minutes and keep an eye on them. Once they’ve risen and slightly spring back when touched, they’re done!

And that’s it! Are you ready to get baking?

These donuts are a blackberry lovers dream come true! Bake up a batch today 😉

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