Boston Cream Donuts Recipe - Easy Dessert Recipes (2024)

For the Donuts

• ▢ 7 ounces water 198 grams, lukewarm (110°F)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons milk 28 grams, lukewarm (110°F)
• ▢ 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 38 grams
• ▢ ¼ ounce fast-acting dry yeast 1 envelope
• ▢ 3¾ cups all-purpose flour 450 grams
• ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
• ▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams, room temperature, cubed (¾ stick)
• ▢ ⅓ teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Pastry Cream

• ▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
• ▢ 1 tablespoon cornstarch 8 grams
• ▢ 1 cup milk 227 grams
• ▢ 2 egg yolks 28 grams
• ▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 14 grams
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams

For the Chocolate Glaze

• ▢ ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips 113 grams
• ▢ ⅓ cup heavy cream 76 grams

For the Donuts

• Grease a medium bowl with oil or nonstick spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly flour it. Line a wire rack with paper towels. Set all aside.

• Combine the warm water, milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Whisk to dissolve the yeast. Allow the yeast to proof for about 5 minutes or until it starts to foam.

  7 ounces water, 2 tablespoons milk, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, ¼ ounce fast-acting dry yeast

• Add the remaining donut ingredients to the bowl with the yeast mixture. Stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook or to a clean work surface to knead by hand. Knead on low speed (or by hand) for about 5 minutes, or until the dough is nice and smooth.

  3¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, ⅓ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• Place the dough into the greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until almost doubled in size, about 1 hour.

• Punch the dough down and roll out on a lightly floured surface to ½-inch thick. Use a 3-inch cutter to cut the donuts. Place the donuts onto the prepared baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let proof for 15 minutes. Re-roll the remaining dough, cut out the remaining donuts and add them to the baking sheet.

• Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 350-360°F. Drop 2-3 donuts at a time and fry until golden, about 2 minutes per side.

• Remove the donuts from the oil and place on the prepared paper towel-covered wire rack. Let cool before filling.

For the Pastry Cream

• Add the sugar, cornstarch, and milk to a large saucepan and mix until smooth. Cook, stirring continuously, over medium heat until mixture begins to thicken and boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

  ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 cup milk

• Add a little bit of mixture to the egg yolks and whisk together, then add the egg mixture back to the milk mixture. Place the saucepan back on the heat and bring to a light boil. Allow to boil for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

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  2 egg yolks

• Remove the saucepan from the heat and add in the butter and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Pour into a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and press it directly on surface. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.

  1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Glaze

• Add the chocolate chips to a medium bowl. Set aside.

  ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips

• Add the cream to a heat-proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Heat until just below boiling point.

  ⅓ cup heavy cream

• Pour the heated cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk it all together until the chocolate it fully melted.

• Fill a piping bag with a round tip with the cream. Using a small knife, cut a hole in the side of each donut about ¾ of the way into the donut and pipe a generous amount of vanilla cream into the center of the donut.

• Swirl the top of the donut in the glaze and allow to sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

• I recommend making the pastry cream while the donuts proof to save time.
• If you do not have a piping bag, you can always use a large Ziplock storage bag for your cream filling.
• You can prepare the donuts in the air fryer instead of frying them in oil on the stovetop.
• Add some of your favorite sprinkles on top of the chocolate glaze. You can use any sprinkles that you like.

Storage:Store Boston cream donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

Boston Cream Donuts

Amount Per Serving (1 donut)

Calories 275Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 60mg20%

Sodium 109mg5%

Potassium 125mg4%

Carbohydrates 36g12%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 327IU7%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 51mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.