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Have you ever wondered if you can make homemade Boston cream donuts? With this easy Boston Cream Donuts recipe – you can!
Table Of Contents
1What you need to make these EASY Boston Cream Donuts
2Ingredients for Boston Cream Donut Filling
3Ingredients for Ganache
4How to make Boston Cream Donuts
5How to make the filling for Boston Cream Donuts
6Easy Homemade Boston Cream Donuts
6.1Ingredients
6.2Instructions
6.3Did you make this recipe?
Delicious doesn’t always have to be difficult!
I’m the first to admit that this recipe for EASY Homemade Boston Cream Donuts is a bit of a hack, but let me tell you – it’s a yummy recipe that will come in really handy when you are rushed for time but looking for a yummy donut treat!
These work well served alone, but are also an awesome addition to a breakfast buffet or brunch as they look so pretty on the table!
And, who says that donuts are just for breakfast?
They also make a yummy after dinner treat. Just make sure that you have plenty of cold milk on hand, because the two go hand in hand!
My family LOVES these!
What you need to make these EASY Boston Cream Donuts
1 pkg Pillsbury Grands biscuits
canola oil
Ingredients for Boston Cream Donut Filling
1 box JELL-O Instant French Vanilla Pudding (3.4oz)
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Ingredients for Ganache
2Tbsp heavy cream
2 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp corn syrup
2 oz dark chocolate
2 oz milk chocolate
2 1/4 cup powdered sugar
How to make Boston Cream Donuts
Prepare the filling first by whisking together the pudding mix with milk. Beat with whisk for about 2 minutes. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat on high with an electric mixer the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form (about 3 minutes). Fold in pudding mixture. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large, heavy bottomed skillet, heat oil about 1/2-3/4 inch high. Depending on your size skillet will determine how much oil is necessary.
Separate biscuits. Fry each biscuit for 2-3 minutes each side. Allow to cool and dry on paper towels.
How to make the filling for Boston Cream Donuts
For the ganache, add cream, milk, butter, vanilla and corn syrup to a medium saucepan. Heat on medium until butter is melted. Turn to low and add in the chocolates. Whisk continuously until smooth.
Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar until ganache is smooth. Set aside.
To assemble the donuts spoon filling into a large pastry bag with tip. Press tip into side of donut and squeeze until donut appears “full.” There will be some filling that comes out and this is ok.
Repeat for remaining donuts.
Spoon warm ganache over each filled donut.
This Easy way to make Homemade Boston Cream Donuts will become your favorite recipe for making yummy treats that your family will love!
Ingredients
Boston Cream Donut Ingredients
- 1 pkg Pillsbury Grands biscuits
- canola oil
Ingredients for Boston Cream Donut Filling:
- 1 box JELL-O Instant French Vanilla Pudding (3.4oz)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Ingredients for Ganache:
- 2Tbsp heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup
- 2 oz dark chocolate
- 2 oz milk chocolate
- 2 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
How to make Boston Cream Donuts
Prepare the filling first by whisking together the pudding mix with milk. Beat with whisk for about 2 minutes. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat on high with an electric mixer the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form (about 3 minutes). Fold in pudding mixture. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large, heavy bottomed skillet, heat oil about 1/2-3/4 inch high. Depending on your size skillet will determine how much oil is necessary.
Separate biscuits. Fry each biscuit for 2-3 minutes each side. Allow to cool and dry on paper towels.
How to make the filling for Boston Cream Donuts
For the ganache, add cream, milk, butter, vanilla and corn syrup to a medium saucepan. Heat on medium until butter is melted. Turn to low and add in the chocolates. Whisk continuously until smooth.
Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar until ganache is smooth. Set aside.
To assemble the donuts spoon filling into a large pastry bag with tip. Press tip into side of donut and squeeze until donut appears "full." There will be some filling that comes out and this is ok.
Repeat for remaining donuts.
Spoon warm ganache over each filled donut.
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