Cream-Filled Brioche Donuts

These gluten-free cream-filled donuts are a delightful treat featuring Brioche-Style Sweet Rolls, a rich cream filling, and coated in cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

Donuts
  • 1 Pkg. Canyon Bakehouse Brioche-Style Sweet Rolls (6 rolls)
  • 1/4 C. Unsalted butter, melted 1/2 C. Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
Cream Filling
  • 1/2 C. Heavy cream 2 Tbsp. Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. Pure vanilla extract

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Whip the mixture using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Transfer the cream filling to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip or a Ziploc bag with a corner snipped off. Set aside.
  • Take each Brioche-Style Sweet Roll and use a sharp knife to make a small incision in the side, creating a pocket for the cream filling.
  • Carefully pipe the cream filling into each sweet roll, ensuring they are evenly filled.
  • Dip each cream-filled sweet roll into the melted butter, making sure to coat it completely.
  • Immediately roll the butter-coated sweet roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating.
  • Place the coated sweet rolls on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  • Allow the donuts to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.