Recipe: Cupid’s Arrow Doughnut

A “Cupid’s Arrow” doughnut, featuring a sweet and tart cherry filling, elegantly decorated with a cupid arrow motif.

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

Cherry Filling:

• 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• Juice of half a lemon

Pink Icing:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3-4 tbsp milk
• Pink food coloring

Decoration:

• Fondant for arrow
• Edible gold stars
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Dough Preparation:
   • Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
   • Whisk together eggs and milk in another bowl.
   • Combine wet ingredients with dry, mixing until a dough forms.
   • Knead in softened butter until smooth.
   • Let rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
2. Cherry Filling:
   • In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice.
   • Cook over medium heat until thickened.
   • Let the filling cool.
3. Shaping and Second Rise:
   • Roll out dough and cut into doughnut shapes.
   • Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
4. Baking:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
   • Cool on a wire rack.
5. Assembly:
   • Cut a heart-shaped hole in the center of each doughnut.
   • Fill with cherry filling.
6. Pink Icing:
   • Mix powdered sugar with milk and pink food coloring for icing.
   • Frost each doughnut.
7. Decoration:
   • Use fondant to create a small arrow.
   • Decorate doughnuts with the arrow, gold stars, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Enjoy this charming “Cupid’s Arrow” doughnut, a delightful and romantic treat perfect for Valentine’s Day!