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Boston Cream Donuts

Irresistible Boston Cream Donuts Recipe with Custard Filling

Make irresistible Boston Cream Donuts filled with rich custard and topped with chocolate glaze. A delightful treat everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk warm for yeast activation
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole milk for custard filling
  • 4 large egg yolks for custard filling
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch for custard filling
  • 1/2 cup sugar for custard filling
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for chocolate ganache
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips for chocolate ganache

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • rolling pin
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. Prepare the dough by mixing warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until frothy. Combine flour, salt, and eggs; mix into a sticky dough.
  2. Knead on a floured surface until smooth (around 5 minutes). Place in a greased bowl, cover, and rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
  3. Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
  4. Fry in preheated oil until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
  5. For custard, cook milk with sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and vanilla until thickened. Fill cooled donuts with custard.
  6. Prepare ganache by melting heavy cream with chocolate chips; drizzle over filled donuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mg

Notes

To keep your donuts fluffy, ensure yeast is fresh and give adequate rising time. Customize fillings to suit your taste using different flavors and toppings.

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