Deconstructed Boston Cream Donuts with Chocolate Ganache and Vanilla Cream Recipe
Boston Cream Donuts transform the classic Boston cream pie into a soft, fluffy yeast donut topped with rich chocolate ganache and silky vanilla pastry cream or whipped cream, offering a decadent and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Donuts
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Oil for frying
Vanilla Cream (Pastry Cream or Whipped Cream)
- 2 cups heavy cream or prepared vanilla pastry cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter (optional for shine)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix dough Add flour, sugar, egg, butter, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes).
- First rise Cover and let dough rise in a warm place for about 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape donuts Roll dough to about ½ inch thickness. Cut into donut shapes using a donut cutter.
- Second rise Place donuts on parchment and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Fry donuts Heat oil to 175°C (350°F). Fry donuts for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare chocolate ganache Heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Add butter for extra shine.
- Prepare cream topping Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form (or use pastry cream).
- Assemble Dip cooled donuts into chocolate ganache. Add a generous scoop of cream on top to create the deconstructed Boston cream look.
- Serve Enjoy immediately while the donuts are fresh and fluffy.
Notes
- For a more authentic flavor, use vanilla pastry cream instead of whipped cream.
- Chill ganache slightly before dipping for a thicker coating.
- These donuts are best eaten the same day.