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Boston Cream Doughnuts Recipe

Boston Cream Doughnuts Recipe
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Classic Boston Cream Doughnuts featuring a soft yeast-raised dough, filled with rich vanilla pastry cream, and topped with a smooth chocolate glaze. Perfectly fried to golden perfection and ideal for a delicious homemade treat.

Ingredients

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For the Doughnuts:

  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Pastry Cream Filling:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Glaze:

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup (optional, for shine)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, salt, and the yeast mixture, mixing well. Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 to 1½ hours, or until it doubles in size.
  2. Shape & Fry: Roll out the risen dough to about ½ inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out dough circles. Place them on a parchment-lined tray, cover loosely, and allow them to rise for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the doughnuts 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain them on paper towels. Let the doughnuts cool completely before filling to avoid melting the pastry cream.
  3. Make the Pastry Cream: In a saucepan, heat the milk until just simmering, watching to avoid boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth and pale. Slowly pour half of the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a gentle boil, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Cover the pastry cream directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and chill until completely cold.
  4. Fill the Doughnuts: Transfer the chilled pastry cream to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Poke the tip into the side of each cooled doughnut and gently squeeze to fill until you feel resistance, indicating the doughnut is well filled.
  5. Make the Glaze: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to steam. Pour the hot cream over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl. Let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to melt the chocolate, then add corn syrup if using for shine. Whisk gently until the glaze is smooth and glossy.
  6. Assemble: Dip the top of each filled doughnut into the warm chocolate glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place the glazed doughnuts on a wire rack and let them set for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the chocolate to firm up.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm but not hot when activating yeast to avoid killing it.
  • Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature for even frying.
  • Cooling doughnuts completely before filling prevents the pastry cream from melting.
  • Cover the pastry cream surface with plastic wrap to avoid a skin forming as it cools.
  • Corn syrup in the glaze is optional but helps create a shiny finish.
  • Store filled doughnuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.

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