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Malasadas (Hawaiian Donuts)

Delicious Malasadas Recipe: Authentic Hawaiian Donuts Made Easy

Try these delightful Malasadas, Hawaiian donuts with a crispy exterior and soft, creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 donuts
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Portuguese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups bread flour plus more for assembly
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast (0.25-ounce)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup whole milk warmed to 120° to 130°F
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar divided into ¼ cup (for cooking) and 2 Tablespoons (for assembly)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup passion fruit puree
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • as needed vegetable oil for frying
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Medium saucepan
  • piping bag
  • cookie cutter
  • deep fryer
  • wire rack

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Knead on low for 30 seconds.
  2. In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, egg yolk, and butter.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the well in the dry ingredients and knead on medium-low for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  5. In a medium saucepan, whisk together ¼ cup of granulated sugar and the milk. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking continuously until the milk begins to steam, then reduce heat to low.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, cornstarch, and remaining sugar. Temper this with the hot milk mixture.
  7. Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking continuously, then remove from heat.
  8. Add butter, passion fruit, and vanilla to the mixture and whisk until smooth.
  9. Pour the pastry cream through a fine-mesh sieve into an airtight container and press plastic wrap against the surface. Cool completely and refrigerate overnight.
  10. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and flour generously. Uncover the dough and tip onto a floured counter.
  11. Roll the dough into a rectangle about ½-inch thick and cut out 6 circles with a 3-inch round cookie cutter.
  12. Place circles on the prepared sheet pan, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour.
  13. Fill a heavy-bottomed pot or deep-fryer halfway with vegetable oil and heat to 365°F.
  14. Line a wire rack with paper towels and place the sugar for assembly in a shallow bowl.
  15. Transfer chilled pastry cream into a piping bag fitted with a Bismark tip.
  16. Fry 2 donuts at a time for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Move to the wire rack with a slotted spoon.
  17. Toss each donut in sugar while still warm.
  18. After 15 minutes, use a skewer or piping tip to poke a hole in the side of each donut and fill with pastry cream until plump.
  19. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different fillings and sugar coatings for your Malasadas to create your own unique twists on this traditional Hawaiian treat.

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