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Boston Cream Donuts

Homemade Boston Cream Donuts: Pure Indulgence Awaits

Indulge in homemade Boston Cream Donuts that combine fluffy dough with creamy custard and a glossy chocolate glaze.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk (warm) Warm but not hot
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast or instant yeast
  • 2 Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted) or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Customize based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • Vegetable Oil for frying Heat to 350°F
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Whole Milk (for custard) or low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for custard)
  • 4 Large Egg Yolks Fresh for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Fully dissolved
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
For the Chocolate Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 4 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate (chopped) or dark chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Syrup or maple syrup

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Deep Pot
  • Piping bag
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Serving rack

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Warm whole milk slightly, dissolve yeast, and let foam for 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine eggs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Gradually add flour until dough forms.
  3. Knead until smooth, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Shaping and Frying
  1. Punch down dough, roll out to ½-inch thickness, and cut out circles.
  2. Place on parchment-lined sheets to rise for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry donuts for 1 minute each side until golden brown.
Custard and Glaze Preparation
  1. Whisk milk, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch in a saucepan and heat while stirring.
  2. Once thickened, remove from heat, add vanilla, cool in a bowl.
  3. Heat heavy cream, pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir in corn syrup and vanilla.
Assembling the Donuts
  1. Fill donuts with custard using a piping bag.
  2. Dip tops into glaze, letting excess drip off. Place on rack to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure oil is at the correct temperature for frying and chill custard for ease of filling.

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