Indulge in the ultimate treat with these homemade Boston Creme Donuts—a delightful fusion of soft, pillowy fried dough, creamy vanilla custard filling, and a luscious bittersweet chocolate glaze. Perfectly golden and irresistibly decadent, these classic donuts are made from scratch, ensuring every bite is rich and satisfying. The recipe combines the art of dough-making with the luxurious texture of pastry cream and a silky chocolate ganache topping, delivering bakery-level quality right from your own kitchen. Whether you’re a breakfast enthusiast or dessert lover, these Boston Creme Donuts are sure to impress. With step-by-step instructions and simple pantry staples, you can enjoy this iconic treat fresh and warm, ideal for gatherings, brunches, or an indulgent snack.
In a small saucepan, heat milk and unsalted butter until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the lukewarm milk and butter mixture, then add the eggs and vanilla extract.
Mix thoroughly until well combined, then gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and roll it out to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a donut cutter or a round cutter to cut out circles of dough, about 3 inches in diameter.
Place the cut dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes until puffy.
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the donuts a few at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Once the donuts are cool, make a small incision on the side of each donut and fill them with pastry cream using a piping bag with a filling tip.
For the glaze, melt the chocolate with the heavy cream over a double boiler or in a microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
Dip the top of each filled donut into the chocolate glaze, letting any excess drip off.
Place the donuts on a cooling rack to set the glaze. Serve once the glaze has set.
Serving size | 2226.8 grams (2226.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 10913 |
Total Fat 981.00g | 1258% |
Saturated Fat 199.20g | 996% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 537.90g | |
Cholesterol 702mg | 234% |
Sodium 2796mg | 122% |
Total Carbohydrate 514.50g | 187% |
Dietary Fiber 20.80g | 74% |
Total Sugars 165.80g | |
Protein 84.30g | 169% |
Vitamin D 189IU | 947% |
Calcium 743mg | 57% |
Iron 36mg | 201% |
Potassium 2103mg | 45% |
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