Tuga Pops − Sunday, December 9, 2018, 8 Years ago in Snack Recipes
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Portuguese Lemon Donuts Recipe: Easy Mascarpone Doughnuts

Make authentic Portuguese Lemon Donuts with a secret mascarpone base. This easy fried lemon doughnuts recipe delivers a soft citrus interior and sugar crust.
1 h 12 servings Easy Prep time 45 min Cooking Time 15 min

Mastering the art of Portuguese lemon donuts requires a focus on internal moisture and zest aromatics. This version uses mascarpone to ensure these fried lemon doughnuts remain tender even after cooling. By utilizing simple kneading techniques, these easy Portuguese pastries develop a signature braided shape that maximizes surface area for a crunchy sugar coating and bright citrus finish.


Ingredients

2 medium sized eggs1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar3/4 cup (170g) mascarpone cream cheeseJuice and zest of 1 lemon (approx. 45ml / 15g zest)1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder2 1/3 cups (290g) all-purpose flourOil for fryingGranulated sugar for sprinkling

Directions

  1. In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar, add the mascarpone cheese, mix well and add the juice and lemon zest.
  2. Slowly incorporate the flour and baking powder and knead so everything is well incorporated.
  3. Let the dough stand covered with a cloth for half an hour at room temperature.
  4. Heat the oil, put the dough on a pastry board and separate the dough into pieces of about 1 ounce (28g) each, make rolls with your hands lightly floured, cross them at the ends and continue until the dough is finished.
  5. Fry in hot oil, once they are golden brown, drain them in kitchen paper.
  6. Sprinkle with granulated sugar while they are still warm.

Adapted from a Recipe by: giallozafferano

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories
215 kcal
Fat
9 g
Carbs
28 g
Protein
5 g

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Comments (10)

Peter
Peter
I have a problem with the cream,it's not easily available or maybe the name given; is unfamiliar. Please elaborate or give an option to it?
3 Years ago, Friday, March 31, 2023

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
Peter, you can just use regular cream cheese, it's what we use as well.
3 Years ago, Friday, March 31, 2023

Tiana
Tiana
Can this be done in the air fryer?
4 Years ago, Thursday, March 31, 2022

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
Yes, you should be able to if the dough is firm.
4 Years ago, Thursday, March 31, 2022

Susan
Susan
What is the yield for this recipe?
5 Years ago, Monday, December 27, 2021

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops

About 10 Susan, depending on the size.


5 Years ago, Monday, December 27, 2021

Shirley
Shirley
I must try these. I have fond memories of lemon touched Filoses growing up. But for only one person I'll have to really cut the recipe down.
5 Years ago, Sunday, December 26, 2021

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
They are really good Shirley.
5 Years ago, Sunday, December 26, 2021

Paulo
Paulo
I'm confused first set directions is to beat the wet ingredients in a bowl. Then it says KNEAD AGAIN ???
Then slowely add flower and keep kneading until it's fully incorporated ?? Sounds like it show say BEAT again and not KNEAD ?
5 Years ago, Friday, November 19, 2021

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
Thank you Paulo, I have updated the recipe.
5 Years ago, Friday, November 19, 2021

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