Boston Cream Donuts Recipe

Name: Boston Cream Donuts Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package fast-acting dry yeast ((0.25 oz)); 2 Tablespoons milk (lukewarm); 3/4 cup water (lukewarm); 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar; 3½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 large egg (room temperature); 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (softened, cubed); ⅓ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; Oil (for frying); 1 cup milk; 2 egg yolks; 1 Tablespoon cornstarch; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips; ⅓ cup heavy cream

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

These homemade Boston Cream Donuts are soft, airy fried donuts filled with silky vanilla custard and topped with a rich chocolate glaze — just like a bakery! Make-ahead tips included.

Updated at: Mon, 04 May 2026 00:32:48 GMT