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    Home » Recipes » Vegan German Recipes

    Berliner Recipe - German Jelly Doughnuts (vegan)

    Published: Dec 28, 2020 · Updated: Mar 11, 2022 by Jacqui Wormington · This post may contain affiliate links. · 4 Comments

    Enjoy this amazing Berliner Recipe! These fluffy German-style doughnuts come with a scrumptious jelly filling in the center. This berliner recipe will steal your heart! It is a hundred percent plant based, egg free, dairy free version. 'Berliner Pfannkuchen' are traditionally eaten during New Year’s and Carnival, but taste great all your round.

    Jump to:
    • 💡 The recipe in a nutshell
    • 🇩🇪 Origin and tradition
    • 💭 What does 'Berliner Pfannkuchen' mean?
    • 📋 Variations
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 More German recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews
    vegan berliner german jelly doughnuts

    💡 The recipe in a nutshell

    • Vegan (eggless and dairy free)
    • A special treat that is simple to make
    • Traditional German baking made plant-based
    • New Year’s Eve party appetizer
    • Fluffy filled doughnuts!

    🇩🇪 Origin and tradition

    In past days, Berliner were a rare treat, reserved for special occasions. Which is why they are more prevalent around 'Silvester' (New Year's) and 'Fasching' (carnival) in Germany. When German bakeries bake up extra amounts of jelly-filled doughnuts you know these holidays are right around the corner!

    For 'Silvester' Germans often fill Berliner with chocolate, vanilla, or 'Eierlikör' (German egg nog). While during 'Fasching' the classic jelly is most popular.

    💭 What does 'Berliner Pfannkuchen' mean?

    Berliner Pfannkuchen, short Berliner, translates to “Berlin Pancakes”. Though don’t get confused when visiting. In southern Germany and Austria, Berliner are known and called 'Krapfen'.

    📋 Variations

    This recipe is not only vegan and delicious but also versatile! Use spelt flour instead of regular white wheat flour to make them healthier.

    As already mentioned, you can fill Berliner with all kinds of fillings. Overall, some delicious filling flavors include vanilla pudding, chocolate, egg nog, coffee cream, or ginger cinnamon. In contrast to a sweet filling, use a hearty hearty filling. Such as vegan Obatzda, herbed Quark, or other vegan cheese variations.

    👩🏽‍🍳 More German recipes

    For more veganized German classics browse our German recipe page!

    📖 Recipe

    vegan berliner doughnuts

    Berliner Recipe - German Jelly Doughnuts (vegan)

    Jacqui Wormington
    Enjoy this amazing Berliner Recipe! These fluffy German-style doughnuts come with a scrumptious jelly filling in the center. This Berliner recipe will steal your heart! It is a hundred percent plant-based, egg free, dairy free version. 'Berliner Pfannkuchen' are traditionally eaten during New Year’s and Carnival but taste great all your round.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Proofing 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, German, Vegan
    Servings 15 Doughnuts

    Equipment

    • electric mixer, large non-stick skillet, cake syringe for filling, mixing bowl, baking sheet

    Ingredients
      

    Jelly doughnuts

    • 500 grams all purpose flour* (17.6 oz)
    • 70 grams organic cane sugar, or vegan granulated sugar (2.4 oz)
    • 15 grams vanilla sugar (1 tbsp)
    • 300 mililiters plant milk eg: almond, soy, oat (10.1 fl oz)
    • 80 grams vegan butter (2.8 oz)
    • 1 package active dry yeast (7g)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Oil for deep-frying (check for a high smoke point, like olive or coconut oil)

    Filling and topping

    • 250 grams smooth jam (8.8 oz)
    • 125 grams organic powdered sugar (4.4 oz)

    Instructions
     

    • To make the dough: Before starting put all ingredients out and let come to room temperature. Then combine flour, sugars, and active dry yeast in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
    • In a small saucepan gently heat up plant milk and vegan butter. Once it’s lukewarm (43°C / 110°F) add to your dry ingredients in your mixing bowl while your electric mixer is running on low. Use the paddle attachment or dough hook. Mix first for 2 minutes on low, then knead on medium-high speed for 5 minutes.
    • 1st and 2nd Rising: Shape smooth dough into a ball and cover. Let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place, non-drafty place. It should almost double in size. After its first rise divide the dough into 15 pieces. To divide as even as possible weigh them. Roll into ball shapes, then flatten slightly with the palm of your hand. Put your formed balls on flat floured baking sheets. Leave space in between, so they can rise without growing together. Cover with plastic and let them rise for another 30 minutes - they should double in size.
    • To bake Berliner: Use a wide non-stick skillet, oil for deep-frying. Heat oil to 170°C / 338°F. If you don’t have a thermometer you can hold a wooden toothpick into the oil. Once bubbles form around the wood, the oil is hot enough. Transfer risen balls gently and quickly to the hot pan. Bake on both sides until golden brown (around 1 to 2 minutes per side). Once baked transfer baked Berliner onto a cloth or paper towels, to drip off excess fat. Continue until all balls are baked. Let them cool down entirely before filling.
    • To fill Berliner: use a cake syringe. Using a cake syringe is the easiest, mess-free method. If you don't have a syringe you could use a piping bag. Slice Berliner into halves, and pipe filling onto the doughnut. Or gently form a tunnel into it with a paring knife, then stick your piping bag into the tunnel and gently fill doughnut like that.
    • To serve: Dust Berliner with powdered sugar and enjoy!

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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    1. Tavo says

      November 17, 2022 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      Great dessert for tea time!

      Reply
    2. Holly says

      November 17, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to share these at our annual Christmas baking swap!

      Reply
    3. Katie Jacques says

      November 17, 2022 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious! Made them for my non vegan boyfriend and he approved!

      Reply
    4. Andrea says

      November 18, 2022 at 4:02 am

      5 stars
      These vegan donuts are next level! Soooo good and perfect for a fun weeknight breakfast!

      Reply

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