Rainbow-Filled Doughnuts
Rainbow-Filled Doughnuts are a colorful and fun twist on classic doughnuts, filled with creamy rainbow-colored vanilla pudding and topped with a sweet glaze and sprinkles. These vibrant doughnuts are perfect for parties, celebrations, or satisfying your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1-1.5 hours for dough rise)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (including rising time)
- Yield: 12 doughnuts
- Category: Dessert, Sweet Treat
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Doughnut Dough:
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (105-110°F)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar (for yeast)
2½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons salt
Canola oil for frying
For the Sweet Glaze:
1½ cups confectioner’s sugar
½ cup whipping cream
Rainbow sprinkles for decoration
For the Rainbow Pudding Filling:
2½ cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
Rainbow food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Instructions
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Make the Doughnut Dough:
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Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water with sugar. Let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
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In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth (5-7 minutes). Let dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 1-1.5 hours.
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Fry the Doughnuts:
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Punch down the dough and roll it out to ½ inch thickness. Cut into doughnut shapes.
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry doughnuts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Make the Rainbow Pudding Filling:
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Divide pudding into 6 bowls and add food coloring to each for rainbow colors. Stir gently.
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Assemble the Doughnuts:
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Once doughnuts are cooled, use a small knife or piping bag to create a hole in each. Fill with rainbow-colored pudding.
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Make the Sweet Glaze:
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Whisk together confectioner’s sugar and whipping cream until smooth.
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Glaze the Doughnuts:
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Dip doughnut tops into the glaze, then place on a cooling rack to set. Top with rainbow sprinkles.
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Notes
Variations: Try using chocolate pudding, jam, or whipped cream for the filling. For a healthier alternative, bake instead of fry.
Storage: Keep doughnuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For best results, serve fresh.
Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
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