Fancy Boston Cream Donuts are not difficult to make at home, and this recipe is free of dairy and eggs! Filled with vegan pastry cream and topped with a shiny chocolate glaze, these donuts are crave worthy and sure to become your new favorite treat! They can be fried, baked or air fried.
How to make Boston Cream Donuts
With instant yeast, the process goes quickly! See the recipe card below for full amounts and instructions. This is simply an overview with photos.
Heat the oil in a large pot to 375℉ (use a food thermometer for accuracy). Drop 3-4 donuts at a time into the hot oil and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Place fried donuts on a cooling rack with a pan or parchment paper underneath.
Bake or air fry instead
To bake, preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray donuts with oil and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown on top. To air fry, spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place donuts in a single layer (3-4 at a time) and cook at 375℉ for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 3-5 more minutes. For baking or frying, you could brush the donuts with melted vegan butter when they are done, for added richness. But it’s not necessary.
Make the chocolate glaze
To a small bowl, add 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons vegan butter, 1 tablespoon corn syrup (may leave this out) and 1 tablespoon of water. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely smooth and melted.
Cut a deep slit in each donut and pipe pastry cream into each one. Dip in chocolate glaze and enjoy!
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