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Ferrero Rocher Donuts 🌰🍫

310kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 14 minutes
These decadent donuts are infused with hazelnut flavor, topped with a rich chocolate glaze, and finished with crushed Ferrero Rocher and hazelnuts. Perfect for brunch or a special dessert.
Servings 6 donuts
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, Italian

Ingredients

Donut Dough
  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup whole milk you may need to add an extra 2-3 tbsp of milk
  • 1/3 stick melted/room temp butter
  • 7 grams dry instant yeast (1 packet)
For the pastry filling:
  • 4 tbsp hazelnut spread (Nutella)
  • 4 tbsp vanilla cream
For the chocolate hazelnut topping:
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup melted chocolate (I couldn't find hazelnuts so I bought chocolate bars with hazelnuts and chopped it up and melted it) The brand I used was Ritter Sport

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, and melted butter
  2. If using a stand mixer, knead for 5-10 minutes. If kneading by hand, you may have to knead for 15 minutes
  3. The dough will be sticky but that's perfect. When you pull the dough to stretch it, it should be very flexible and not crack. If the dough is too dry, then add 1-2 tablespoons more milk and knead again. Tip: you may have to slightly oil your surface to help prevent sticking. When you add more milk and dough becomes sticky, you may be tempted to add more flour but no NOT. Just keep needing until the moisture is absorbed
  4. In a slightly oiled bowl, add your dough and cover. Let rise for 1 hour. If your home is cold, you may have to let rise for 2 hours
  5. After the 1-2 hours, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Fold the edges of each piece into the centre and then roll into smooth balls.
  6. slightly flatten each ball onto parchment paper
  7. Heat the oil to 320° F (medium-low) You don't really want the oil hotter than that or they will be too dark and crispy. You want to ensure even browning and that the donut is cooked all the way through. They should be bubbling gently. Flip them to cook on both sides (about 3 minutes each side)
  8. Add the donuts to the oil with the parchment paper to ensure easy transfer without messing up the shape. Then pull of the parchment paper from under the donut. I fried the donuts in batches of 3
  9. Transfer to a cooling rack
For the Donut Filling:
  1. Add the chocolate hazelnut spread and vanilla cream and fully combine. Then add to a piping bag.
For the Donut Topping:
  1. chop the hazelnuts and chocolate in a bowl and melt
Finishing the Donut!
  1. Make a whole in each donut and fill with the chocolate hazelnut filling
  2. Then dip the top of the donut into the melted chocolate with hazelnuts
  3. Cool and then enjoy these delicious, addicting Ferrero Rocher style donuts!🌰🍫

Nutrition

Calories310kcalCarbohydrates38gProtein5gFat16gSaturated Fat9gSodium207mgSugar26g

Notes

  • Nutella Tip: If your Nutella is too thick for dipping, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of warm heavy cream to create a smoother ganache-style glaze.
  • Baked vs. Fried: These are baked donuts, which gives them a cake-like texture that pairs perfectly with the rich hazelnut toppings.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, though they are best served fresh!

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