These heart-shaped Berliners are fluffy, filled with sweet raspberry jam, and dusted with powdered sugar perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat anytime. Made with vegan-friendly ingredients like oat milk and margarine, these donuts are not only adorable but also deliciously light and tender.
Whether you’re surprising someone special or treating yourself, these heart-shaped Berliners will definitely bring a smile. Here you can try more tasty recipes like Dominican Bread Pudding, No-Yeast Beignets, or Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Tips & Tricks
- Oil Temperature: Maintaining the correct frying temperature is key to evenly cooked, fluffy Berliners. Aim for 350°F (175°C) and use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the oil. Frying at too high a temperature can result in a dark outside and undercooked inside.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan
Fry a few Berliners at a time, depending on the size of your pan. Overcrowding lowers the oil temperature, which can lead to soggy Berliners. Give them space to float and expand for that light, airy texture. - Cool Slightly Before Dusting with Sugar
Allow the Berliners to cool for just a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar or rolling in granulated sugar. This ensures the sugar sticks beautifully without melting or clumping.
Variations
- Glazed Berliners: Instead of dusting with powdered sugar, dip the donuts in a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and a bit of oat milk for a shinier finish.
- Different Shapes: If you’re making these for a different occasion, switch up the shape! Star-shaped Berliners for the holidays or round for a classic look.
- Filling Ideas: While raspberry jam is traditional, you can also use chocolate ganache, lemon curd, or even a vegan custard for variety.
- Flax Egg Alternative: For a fully vegan version, substitute the beaten egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water, left to sit for 5 minutes).
How To Storage
Berliners are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To keep them soft, you can also lightly wrap them in foil. If they’ve lost some of their freshness, a quick zap in the microwave (about 10 seconds) will soften them right up!
Heart-Shaped Berliners
Try this easy heart-shaped Berliner recipe for soft, fluffy, and vegan-friendly jelly donuts filled with raspberry jam.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup oat milk
- 3 tbsp margarine
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 tbsp lukewarm water
- 1 large beaten egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
For Frying and Finishing:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Raspberry jam or jelly (without seeds)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
For the Berliner Dough
- Heat the oat milk over medium-low heat until lukewarm (do not boil). Remove from heat, add the margarine, and stir until melted. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir the active dry yeast into lukewarm water and let it rest until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- In a stand mixer with a dough hook, combine the yeast mixture, milk, margarine, egg (or flax egg), sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the flour and mix on low speed until a dough forms. Knead for about 4 minutes until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should not be sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour.
Shape the Dough
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 3/8 inch thick (1 cm).
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on a floured baking sheet. Cover with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 35 minutes.
Deep-Fry the Berliners
- Heat vegetable oil to 320°F (160°C) in a deep fryer or large pot. Fry a few Berliners at a time for about 3 minutes, turning them halfway through, until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Let them cool completely.
Fill and Garnish
- Fill a piping bag with raspberry jam. Poke a small hole in the side of each Berliner and pipe in the jam.
- Once filled, dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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