The image you’ve shared showcases a beautiful Valentine’s Day themed doughnut. It’s dipped in a luscious pink icing and adorned with an array of decorative elements that evoke romance and elegance. The doughnut is decorated with red and pink heart-shaped sprinkles, delicate roses made from icing or fondant, and it’s drizzled with a darker chocolate glaze which provides a lovely contrast to the pink icing. The surrounding roses and petals contribute to the Valentine’s atmosphere, making it a perfect treat for someone special on this day of love.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Pink Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- Pink food coloring
Chocolate Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Decorations:
- Heart-shaped sprinkles (red and pink)
- Edible roses (made from icing or fondant)
- Red and white sugar pearls
Instructions
- Dough Preparation:
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Whisk together eggs and milk in another bowl.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with the dry, mixing to form a dough.
- Knead in softened butter until smooth.
- Let the dough rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
- Shaping and Baking:
- Roll out the dough and cut into doughnut shapes using a doughnut cutter.
- Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Pink Icing:
- Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
- Stir in pink food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
- Chocolate Drizzle:
- Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Decoration:
- Dip each doughnut into the pink icing, covering the top surface.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the icing in a zigzag pattern.
- While the icing is still wet, arrange the heart-shaped sprinkles and sugar pearls.
- Place an edible rose on top for an elegant finish.
This Valentine’s Day themed doughnut is not only visually stunning but also a deliciously romantic treat to share with loved ones.
