Blackberry-Thyme Jam and Whipped Goat Cheese Filled Donuts

INGREDIENTS

For the Donuts

2 tbsp

plus 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

2 cups

whole milk, heated to 110°F

4 cups

bread flour, plus more for rolling

2 tsp

vanilla

large egg yolks

4 tbsp

sugar, plus more for coating

1 tsp

salt

8 tbsp

unsalted butter, room temperature, cubed

Vegetable or canola oil for frying

For the Jam

1 lb

fresh blackberries

1/2 tsp

fresh thyme leaves

1 1/4 cups

sugar

1 tsp

fresh lime juice

For the Whipped Goat Cheese

8 oz

goat cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup

heavy cream, room temperature