Raspberry Jelly Biscuit Donuts

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These irresistible Raspberry Jelly Biscuit Donuts are a quick and easy treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. These fluffy and fruity donuts can be made in just 30 minutes and with 3 simple ingredients.

Raspberry Jelly biscuit donuts on a plate.

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Raspberry Jelly Biscuit Donuts are not only incredibly delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for busy mornings or special occasions, this recipe can be whipped up in 30 minutes with just 3 ingredients. The fluffy biscuit dough and the sweet jelly filling create a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds begging for more.

If you’re looking for more delicious donut recipes, try these Air Fryer Cinnamon Donuts, Chocolate Glazed Biscuit Donuts, and Glazed Blueberry Donuts.

A donut split in half.

Why We Love Homemade Biscuit Donuts

There is something so special about homemade biscuit donuts that sets them apart and makes them extremely irresistible. The pillowy softness of the biscuit dough, paired with the luscious filling, creates a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

  • 30-Minute Meal: In just 30 quick minutes you can whip up a batch of these delectable jelly-filled delicious biscuit donuts. They are so simple to make.
  • Easy Ingredients: You only need 3 simple ingredients to make these donuts, which means baking will be a breeze.
  • Alternatives: Make a cinnamon sugar biscuit donut by adding a sprinkle to this biscuit donut recipe.
  • Family Friendly: These melt-in-your-mouth donuts are loved by kids and adults of all ages, making them a perfect family treat or easy breakfast. Make little donut holes for smaller children use a cookie cutter to make these biscuit doughnuts.

Ingredient Notes to Make Easy Biscuit Donuts

Biscuit dough, jam and powder sugar.
  • Biscuits: For the best results of this recipe we recommend using premade biscuits. Not only are they convenient, but they are also time-saving.
  • Jelly: It’s important to ensure you are using jelly and not jam for this recipe. Jam usually has too many bits of fruit and you will not be able to pipe it into the donut.

See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

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Variations and Substitutions to Make Easy Donuts

Get creative with these raspberry doughnuts by exploring different variations and substitutions to suit your preferences. If you’re looking to switch things up, try experimenting with various flavors of jelly or filling to add a unique twist.

  • Different Jelly: You can experiment with different flavors of jelly such as blueberry, lemon, or cherry. Whichever jelly you use, you will create a delicious jelly-stuffed donut.
  • Cooking variation Air Fry Biscuit Donuts: For a more hands-off cooking process, you can throw the biscuits in the air fryer to cook them. The air fryer biscuit donutss create a bit of a different texture biscuit, but they will still be just as good.

How to Make Raspberry-Filled Easy Biscuit Donuts

From the warm aroma filling your kitchen to the sheer satisfaction of biting into a freshly fried donut, biscuit dough donuts offer a genuine joy and satisfaction that is hard to match with store-bought alternatives.

These are the basic steps for making raspberry-filled donuts. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Baking the donuts in the oven.

Step 1: Fry Biscuits

Place a cooling rack over a parchment paper-lined baking tray and set aside near your fryer. Heat up the vegetable oil to 350 degrees F. Stretch each biscuit to make them a little wider and bigger. Fry each biscuit for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown. Set each donut on the cooling rack after frying.

Step 2: Fill Biscuit Donuts

Fill a piping bag or baking syringe with the jelly. Pipe about 2 tablespoons of jelly into each biscuit donut and then return to the cooling rack.

Step 3: Add Powdered Sugar

Use a sifter to sift powdered sugar on top of the stuffed homemade donuts. Flip over each donut and repeat.

Filling the donuts after they have cooled. Sprinkle powder sugar on top to finish the raspberry donuts.

Recipe FAQs about Easy Canned Biscuit Donuts Recipe

For achieving the perfectly fried donut, you want to ensure you oil is heated to about 350 degrees F. Use a candy thermometer to test the temperature of your oil before frying.

There are a few causes to having greasy donuts. First, your oil might not be hot enough, which will cause the donut to absorb more oil. Also, donuts can become greasy when left in the oil too long. Be sure to fry each side for only about 1 minute.

Yes! All you need to do is fill the pan with enough oil that the donut will be submerged to halfway and ensure oil is heated to correct temperature.

Although preferences may vary, some popular and reliable brands for canned biscuits are Pillsbury, Immaculate Baking Company, and Trader Joe’s. Feel free to make whichever canned biscuits are your favorite.

A black plate filled with the pastries.

Expert Tips for Making Powdered Sugar Raspberry Doughnuts

Raspberry-filled donuts are the perfect easy dessert for any occasion. They’re sweet, fruity, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. If you’re looking to make these delectable treats at home, we’ve got some tips to ensure they turn out perfectly.

  • Glaze: For some extra added sweetness, make a simple glaze and drizzle over the warm donuts so they can cascade down the sides.
  • Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: If you’re a fan of the classic cinnamon and sugar biscuit donuts, you can easily replicate them. When the donuts are still warm brush melted butter over the top and dip the donut into a cinnamon sugar mix.
  • Filling: While the jelly is a fruity and delicious filling for these donuts, you can get creative and experiment with fillings such as Nutella or peanut butter to make your favorite donut any time you want donuts.
  • Store: Store the donuts in an airtight container and place them in a cool dark area for 1 to 2 days.

What to Serve with Raspberry Jelly Biscuit Donuts

Raspberry Jelly biscuit donuts on a plate.
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Raspberry Jelly Biscuit Donuts

Yield: 10 servings
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Our irresistible Raspberry Jelly Biscuit Donuts are a quick and easy treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. These fluffy and fruity donuts can be made in just 30 minutes and with 3 simple ingredients.
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Equipment

  • Fryer
  • Sifter

Ingredients

  • Pre-made biscuits, 1 can
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • cup Jelly , prefered choice

Instructions

  • Place a cooling rack over a baking tray and set near the fryer.
  • Heat your frying oil in a dutch oven on medium heat and monitor the temperature with a candy thermometer to make sure it reaches the desired level of 350F.
  • Enlarge each biscuit by stretching it at least 1 to 2 inches wider.
  • Once oil has reached the desired temperature, fry each donut separately for approximately 1 minute on each side until they turn golden brown.
  • Place every fried donut on the cooling rack so that any extra oil can drain away.
  • Fill the center of each donut with approximately 2 tablespoons of jelly using either a piping bag or baking syringe. Place the filled donuts back on the cooling rack and repeat the process for all the donuts.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of each donut, then turn them over and repeat on the other side.

Expert Tips

  • Glaze: For some extra added sweetness, make a simple glaze and drizzle over the warm donuts so it can cascade down the sides.
  • Cinnamon Sugar: If you’re a fan of the classic cinnamon sugar donuts, you can easily replicate them. When the donuts are still warm brush melted butter over the top and dip the donut into a cinnamon sugar mix.
  • Filling: While jelly is a fruity and delicious filling for these donuts, you can get creative and experiment with fillings such as nutella or peanut butter.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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