Few things in life are as satisfying as biting into a fresh, pillow-soft doughnut that bursts with creamy filling and a glossy chocolate topping. That first bite of a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled Doughnut is simply unforgettable – soft, fluffy, creamy, and perfectly sweet. Ever wished you could recreate that magic in your own kitchen?
This Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled Doughnuts recipe brings the beloved doughnuts straight to your home. Imagine warm, just-fried doughnuts filled with luscious vanilla kreme and finished with a silky chocolate glaze. You don’t have to line up or wait for the ‘hot light’ – now you can have them whenever the craving strikes! Explore other decadent ideas in our treats or pair them with something from our drinks category for the ultimate indulgence!
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How to make Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled Doughnuts
Mastering these famous doughnuts at home is a fun baking project for all levels. You’ll knead a soft yeast dough, fry to golden perfection, pipe in the sweet kreme, and finish with a shiny chocolate glaze. Let’s break down each step so you can experience bakery-fresh doughnuts!
Nutrition facts
- Servings: 12 doughnuts
- Calories per doughnut: ~320 kcal
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 4g
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 3/4 cup warm whole milk (about 110°F) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2 large eggs — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1/2 tsp salt — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- Oil, for frying — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for kreme filling) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for glaze) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for glaze) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 2-3 tbsp milk (for glaze) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze) — 🛒 Buy on Amazon
Tools you’ll need
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- Round doughnut cutter (3-inch)
- Baking tray and kitchen towels
- Thermometer (for frying oil)
- Slotted spoon
- Wire cooling rack
- Piping bag with filling tip
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixer bowl, combine yeast, warm milk, and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it bloom for 5-10 minutes. Add eggs, melted butter, remaining sugar, salt, and flour. Mix until smooth.
- Knead & Rise: Switch to the dough hook and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is tacky but soft. Lightly oil a bowl, transfer dough, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Shape the Doughnuts: Punch down the dough, turn out onto a floured surface, and roll to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into circles using a doughnut cutter. Place on a floured baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 45-60 minutes.
- Fry: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts in batches (1-2 minutes per side) until golden brown. Transfer to a rack lined with kitchen paper.
- Make the Kreme Filling: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and marshmallow fluff until stiff, then spoon into a piping bag with a filling tip.
- Fill the Doughnuts: When the doughnuts are cool, poke each one from the side and pipe in kreme filling generously.
- Prepare the Chocolate Glaze: Melt butter and chocolate together, then whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze: Dip the top of each filled doughnut into the warm chocolate glaze. Set on a rack to set for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy fresh, or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
What to serve with
Drinks:
- Pair with a cold glass of milk, a creamy latte, or something special from our drinks collection like a homemade cold brew!
Sides:
- Serve alongside a fresh fruit salad to balance the sweetness.
- For brunch spreads, add savory elements like scrambled eggs and crispy bacon.
More Sweets:
- Make it a party with a selection of treats or enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Variations
- Swap out the chocolate glaze for classic vanilla for an original twist.
- Try mixing a little espresso powder into the glaze for mocha kreme doughnuts.
- Add sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
- Infuse the kreme with citrus zest or a dash of coconut extract for a new flavor profile.
Ingredient Substitutes
- All-Purpose Flour
- Bread flour (will make chewier doughnuts)
- Gluten-free all-purpose blend (for gluten-free version)
- Whole Milk
- 2% or skim milk
- Non-dairy alternatives (oat, almond, soy)
- Active Dry Yeast
- Instant yeast (reduce rise times slightly)
- Fresh cake yeast (adjust measurement accordingly)
- Butter
- Margarine
- Vegan butter
- Coconut oil
- Heavy Cream (in kreme filling)
- Whipping cream
- Coconut cream
- Evaporated milk (chilled and whipped)
- Chocolate Chips (for glaze)
- Baking chocolate (semisweet or bittersweet)
- Dairy-free chocolate (for vegan option)
- Cocoa powder (mix with butter and sugar for a homemade glaze)
- Marshmallow Fluff (in kreme filling)
- Homemade marshmallow cream
- Omit and use more whipped cream and a touch of vanilla pudding mix
Ingredients
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm whole milk (about 110°F)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
1/2 tsp salt
Oil, for frying
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
1 tsp vanilla extract (for kreme filling)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for glaze)
2 tbsp unsalted butter (for glaze)
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2-3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Bloom active dry yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add eggs, melted butter, vanilla, remaining sugar, and flour with salt. Mix until smooth.
Knead dough for 5-7 minutes, cover, and let rise until doubled, 1-1.5 hours.
Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thick and cut into 3-inch rounds. Place on a floured tray, cover, and rise 45-60 minutes.
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts in batches, 1-2 minutes per side, drain on paper towels.
Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and marshmallow fluff to stiff peaks. Fill a piping bag.
Poke each cooled doughnut and pipe in kreme filling generously.
Melt chocolate chips and butter. Whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Dip tops of doughnuts in chocolate glaze. Let set before serving.
