Inspired by the classic Boston cream pie, this popular donut variety envelopes silky-smooth pastry cream in a light and airy yeasted doughnut, then tops it off with a chocolate glaze. Sweet enough to be a dessert, these doughnuts also make for a decadent breakfast or snack with a cup of coffee. They also have very similar vibes to chocolate eclairs.
What Is a Boston Cream Doughnut Made of?
Boston cream donuts are made of a yeasted round doughnut that is stuffed with pastry cream and dipped in a chocolate glaze.
Boston Cream Doughnuts Versus Bavarian Cream Doughnuts
Both doughnuts typically start with the same base, a yeasted doughnut stuffed with pastry cream. However, Bavarian cream doughnuts are usually tossed in powdered sugar, whereas Boston cream doughnuts are always glazed with chocolate.
