Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts only take 10-15 minutes to make and the fresh raspberries in the icing give the most amazing flavor to this delicious treat! These glazed donuts are light and crisp on the outside with a soft center, they are unlike any donut you’ve tasted before.
These easy homemade donuts are so simple to whip up in the morning, enjoy freshly made treats that taste absolutely heavenly. Make this glazed donut recipe with only 5 simple ingredients too, it doesn’t get any easier than this!
Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts
These delicious donuts could not be easier to make! My kids love donuts but they are a bit time consuming to make from scratch. So I decided to try to use frozen Puff Pastry sheets as the base and I could not believe how well it worked. The glaze is made with fresh raspberries and powdered sugar, it is equally as delicious as the donut itself. I had these donuts ready when my kids came home from school and they were gone within minutes. We will definitely be making these again. And again!
WHY WE THINK YOU SHOULD TRY THIS DONUT RECIPE TODAY
In case you were not convinced yet to give these donuts a try, here are a few more reasons to convince you to.
- Simple to make. This recipe is easy to make, from start to finish it will take about 10-15 minutes to create these heavenly treats.
- Amazing flavor. The combination of flavors and textures in this pastry puff donut makes for an incredibly delicious treat. The sweet raspberry glaze is simple yet incredibly flavorful.
- Basic ingredients. Another great thing about this recipe is that most of the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. You may need to grab the puff pastry dough on your next grocery store run, but other than that it is likely you have most everything else for this recipe.
RASPBERRY PUFF PASTRY DONUT INGREDIENTS
Puff pastry: You will need 1 box of the packaged Puff Pastry Sheets (2 sheets in the box) for the base of these incredibly donuts.
Egg: Using 1 egg, beaten, will help create structure to the pastry sheet and help the donuts form well.
Oil: For frying the donuts, you will need about 3-4 cups of oil.
Glaze
Raspberries: For the delicious glaze flavor, use ½ cup of fresh raspberries. You can use frozen if that’s what you have.
Powder sugar: To make the glaze nice and sweet, use 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar.
How to make Raspberry Pastry Donuts
Prep
Start by thawing the Puff Pastry sheets, you want them completely thawed before beginning the cooking process.
Once thawed, crack an egg into a small bowl and beat it lightly. Then, brush the top of one of the pastry sheets with the beaten egg, just enough to thinly coat the entire sheet. Next, place the other Puff Pastry sheet on top of the first one and use a rolling pin (or your fingers) to press them together.
After that, use a donut cutter to cut out as many donuts as you can. I have a 2″ mini donut cutter and was able to make 9 donuts. If you don’t have a donut cutter, you can use a round cookie cutter or small drinking glass, to cut the main donut shape, then a smaller round object to cut the center hole. A shot glass has worked for me in the past for this step.
Cook
Now, begin heating up the oil in a deep frying pan. The oil should be about 350-375 degrees before you start cooking the donuts.
Proceed to place each donut in the oil and let it fry on one side for about 1 minute, then flip and cook on the other side for 1 minute, until both sides are light golden brown. Place the cooked donuts on paper towels to cool.
Glaze
Wash and destem the raspberries, then transfer them to a food processor or blender. Add in the powder sugar and blend until smooth. If you want the glaze to be a bit thinner, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk and blend.
Proceed to dip the tops of each cooled donut into the glaze, let set for about 5 minutes.
Donuts are always better when they are fresh, so serve and eat as soon as possible. Enjoy!
RASPBERRY PUFF PASTRY DONUTS
Ingredients
- 1 box Puff Pastry Sheets 2 sheets in the box
- 1 egg beaten
- 3 cups oil for frying about 3-4 cups
- ½ cup raspberries fresh or frozen
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prep: Start by thawing the Puff Pastry sheets, you want them completely thawed before beginning the cooking process. Once thawed, crack an egg into a small bowl and beat it lightly. Then, brush the top of one of the pastry sheets with the beaten egg, just enough to thinly coat the entire sheet. Next, place the other Puff Pastry sheet on top of the first one and use a rolling pin (or your fingers) to press them together.
- After that, use a donut cutter to cut out as many donuts as you can. I have a 2" mini donut cutter and was able to make 9 donuts. If you don't have a donut cutter, you can use a round cookie cutter or small drinking glass, to cut the main donut shape, then a smaller round object to cut the center hole. A shot glass has worked for me in the past for this step.
- Cook: Now, begin heating up the oil in a deep frying pan. The oil should be about 350-375 degrees before you start cooking the donuts. Proceed to place each donut in the oil and let it fry on one side for about 1 minute, then flip and cook on the other side for 1 minute, until both sides are light golden brown. Place the cooked donuts on paper towels to cool.
- Glaze: Wash and destem the raspberries, then transfer them to a food processor or blender. Add in the powder sugar and blend until smooth. If you want the glaze to be a bit thinner, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk and blend. Proceed to dip the tops of each cooled donut into the glaze, let set for about 5 minutes. Donuts are always better when they are fresh, so serve and eat as soon as possible. Enjoy!
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HOW LONG ARE PUFF PASTRY DONUTS GOOD FOR?
Donuts are always best on the same day that they are made, especially when they are still a bit warm from the pan, yum! But, that said, these donuts can be kept stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and still taste pretty great.
CAN I REHEAT RASPBERRY PASTRY DONUTS?
Yes, if you want to restore some of that fresh warm taste to soften a stale donut, you can place it on a plate and pop it into the microwave for about 5-8 seconds. This will help to restore some of that freshness to the donut.
Can I make the glaze a different fruit flavor?
You sure can! We love raspberries in our house and usually have a fresh stock of them on hand. But if you prefer another glaze flavor, feel free to give it a try. We think strawberries or blueberries would great for this glaze recipe too.
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Raspberry Puff Pastry Donuts only take 10-15 minutes to create and the raspberries in the glaze give the most incredible flavor to these treats! These glazed donuts are fluffy and crisp on the outside with a delicate center, they are unlike any donut you’ve tasted before.
Melanie says
Best recipe ever !
Jessica says
Thank you Melanie!
David says
Looks delicious! I usually get my Puff Pastry from Trader Joe. But one of my friends told me that there is difference if you get from different stores. Any specific store you will recommend? Thank you.
Nellie says
I have used the puff pastry from Trader Joes and it worked fine, but have also used puff pastry from my regular grocery store and it worked well too! I think any type of puff pastry should work!