Description
Boston cream donuts are a delightful treat that combines fluffy, yeast-based dough with a rich vanilla custard filling, all drizzled with a luscious chocolate glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent afternoon snack, these homemade donuts are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and texture. Experience the joy of biting into these sweet pillows of happiness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (for custard)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it froth. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Knead on a floured surface for about five minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl and let rise for one hour until doubled.
- Shape Donuts: Roll out the dough and cut into rings using a donut cutter. Place on parchment paper.
- Fry Donuts: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry each donut for about two minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make Custard: Combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
- Glaze Donuts: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth. Dip cooled donuts in the glaze and let set before filling them with custard.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg