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Nutella filled Loukoumades, golden brown donut balls with chocolate filling
Greek donuts filled with hazelnut spread

Nutella-Stuffed Greek Donuts

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Loukoumades are one of the world's oldest recorded desserts. This modern version adds a tricky twist: freezing the Nutella filling is a technical necessity so the dough cooks in the hot oil before the cream melts out.
🕒 Prep Time 50 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 480 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek / Modern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep pot for frying
  • Freezer
  • Parchment paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Hazelnut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Prep the filling: Scoop teaspoon-sized dollops of Nutella onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30-40 mins.

Tip: Freezing is critical to handle the cream as a solid object during stuffing.
2 ✓

Make the dough with flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and warm water. It should be soft and sticky.

Tip: The dough needs to be loose enough to puff up easily.
3 ✓

Cover and rise for 1 hour until bubbly.

Tip: Yeast gas production creates the airy structure.
4 ✓

Heat oil to 340°F (170°C).

Tip: Test with a bit of dough; it should sizzle immediately but not burn.
5 ✓

Wet your hands. Flatten a piece of dough, place a frozen Nutella ball in the center, and seal the dough around it.

Tip: Water creates a hydrophobic layer preventing sticking.
6 ✓

Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning constantly, until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Tip: Turning ensures even cooking and round shape.
7 ✓

Dust with powdered sugar while warm.

Tip: Serve immediately for the molten center effect.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the center raw?
Oil was too hot. Aim for 340°F (170°C).
Why aren't they round?
Dough was too runny or you didn't wet your hands during shaping.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1 cup Warm Water
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)
  • 1/3 cup Nutella (Hazelnut Spread)
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar