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Boston Cream Donuts

Boston Cream Donuts

Delight in homemade Boston Cream Donuts, fluffy donuts filled with custard and topped with chocolate ganache.
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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 the dough
  • 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

  • frying pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • rolling pin
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Piping Bag
  • Thermometer

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 15g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer freshness, refrigerate. Reheat in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds to restore warmth.

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