Learn how to make Boston Cream Donuts from scratch. These old-fashioned donuts are soft, sweet and delicious!
Nothing is more comforting than a homemade Boston cream filled donut. Thanks to this delicious recipe, you'll never want to buy another store-bought donut again!
These donuts are fluffy and decorated with a delicious cream filling and chocolate frosting. They're perfect for any occasion - breakfast, dessert, or even a special treat!
If you're looking for more yummy doughnut recipes, try my Apple Cinnamon Baked Donuts or Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Spice Donuts!
Boston Cream Donuts are a type of donut that is filled with a cream-filled batter and then deep fried. They are usually decorated with a chocolate glaze.
Soft, buttery dough, fried to a golden perfection. Filled with a sweet, soft and creamy vanilla pudding filling, then dipped in a rich, smooth chocolate glaze.
Attach a whisk attachment to a stand mixer. In the bowl add warm milk, warm water, yeast and only 2 Tablespoons of sugar. Proof for 5 minutes until frothy.
Add the remaining sugar plus eggs and mix till combined. Add vinegar and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
Swap the mixer attachment to a dough hook, then add in flour and salt. Knead for 2 minutes. Add butter and shortening and continue kneading for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and cover with plastic wrap. Let dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, turn out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out into a ½" thick circle.
Use a donut cutter to cut out as many donuts as you can, then place cut donuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Reroll the scrap dough and cut out remaining donuts.
Place the remaining donuts into the baking sheet and let them rise for 1 hour.
A few minutes before the end of the rise time, preheat 3" of oil in a large stockpot over medium heat to 375°.
Carefully place 2-3 donuts into the hot oil and fry for 1 ½ - 2 minutes. Flip over and repeat on the other side.
Once cooked, remove the donuts and place onto a wire cooling rack. Repeat the frying process with the remaining donuts.
In a bowl add pudding and milk. Mix for 2 minutes until set. Add pudding mix to a piping bag with a fitted round tip.
While donuts are warm, pipe filling into the side of donut and fill until it pushes the piping tip back. Repeat until all donuts are filled.
Add heavy cream to a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Pour over chocolate chips and let stand for 1 minute. Whisk together until combined and smooth.
Whisk in salt and vanilla. Dip each filled donut into chocolate glaze, then place onto a wire cooling rack until set.
Donuts may be stored in an airtight container or baggie for up to 2 days.
Learn how to make Boston Cream Donuts from scratch. These old-fashioned donuts are soft, sweet and delicious!
Donuts may be stored in an airtight container or baggie for up to 2 days.
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