Irresistible Boston Cream Pie Donuts

Craving the rich, creamy goodness of Boston cream pie in a handheld treat? Look no further than these Boston Cream Pie Donuts! Fluffy donuts are filled with smooth vanilla custard and topped with a luscious chocolate glaze, making them the perfect indulgence for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup (180ml) warm milk (110°F/45°C)
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Custard Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons (24g) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Glaze:

• 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Donut cutter or round cookie cutter
• Deep frying thermometer
• Piping bag with a round tip

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Donut Dough

1. In a small bowl, mix the yeast, warm milk, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Prepare the Custard Filling

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
3. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let cool completely.

Step 3: Shape and Fry the Donuts

1. Roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a donut cutter or round cutter to cut out circles.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
3. Transfer to a wire rack to drain and cool.

Step 4: Make the Chocolate Glaze

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream until hot. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.

Step 5: Assemble the Donuts

1. Use a piping bag fitted with a round tip to fill each donut with the cooled custard.
2. Dip the top of each donut into the chocolate glaze. Place on a wire rack and let the glaze set.

Tips

• Ensure your milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
• For even frying, flip the donuts halfway through cooking.
• Chill the custard before filling for easier handling.

These Irresistible Boston Cream Pie Donuts bring the classic dessert to new heights. Perfectly fluffy, filled with creamy custard, and topped with rich chocolate glaze, they’re sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whip up a batch and watch them disappear in no time!

Irresistible Boston Cream Pie Donuts

Decadent, creamy, and chocolatey, these Boston Cream Pie Donuts are a dessert lover's dream. Learn how to make these irresistible treats at home with this easy recipe!

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Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Donut cutter or round cookie cutter
• Deep frying thermometer
• Piping bag with a round tip

Ingredients

  

• For the Donuts:
• 2 1/4 teaspoons 1 packet active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup 180ml warm milk (110°F/45°C)
• 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 cups 315g all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons 45g unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• Vegetable oil for frying
• For the Custard Filling:
• 1 1/2 cups 360ml whole milk
• 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons 24g cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Chocolate Glaze:
• 1/2 cup 90g semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup 60ml heavy cream

Instructions

 

• Step 1: Make the Donut Dough
• In a small bowl, mix the yeast, warm milk, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
• Step 2: Prepare the Custard Filling
• In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
• In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
• Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let cool completely.
• Step 3: Shape and Fry the Donuts
• Roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a donut cutter or round cutter to cut out circles.
• Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• Transfer to a wire rack to drain and cool.
• Step 4: Make the Chocolate Glaze
• In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream until hot. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
• Step 5: Assemble the Donuts
• Use a piping bag fitted with a round tip to fill each donut with the cooled custard.
• Dip the top of each donut into the chocolate glaze. Place on a wire rack and let the glaze set.