Boston Cream Pie Hawaiian Roll Donuts
Boston Cream Pie Hawaiian Roll Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 12 King's Hawaiian rolls
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Creamy Filling
- 1 1/2 cups milk, cold
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix, (1 small box)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Cool Whip, thawed, or other whipped topping
For the Chocolate Glaze
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Separate the King's Hawaiian rolls. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the tops of each roll with the melted butter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Place the buttered rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. This cooling process will take approximately 15 minutes.
⏱️ 22 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
While the rolls are cooling, prepare the creamy filling. In a medium bowl, combine the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk vigorously for 2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken. Add the vanilla extract and salt, then continue to whisk until the pudding is thick and smooth. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until fully incorporated and the filling is light and creamy.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Once the baked rolls have cooled, use a small knife or the back of a round piping tip to create a small hole in the center of each roll, about 1/2 inch deep. Transfer the creamy filling to a piping bag fitted with a round tip, or use a large Ziploc bag with one corner snipped off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Pipe the prepared creamy filling into the center of each Hawaiian roll until adequately filled and slightly mounded.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Prepare the chocolate glaze. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the 1/4 cup of milk until it is very hot but not boiling (about 30-60 seconds in a microwave). Pour the hot milk over the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and forms a glossy ganache-like glaze.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Dip the top of each filled Hawaiian roll into the warm chocolate glaze, ensuring an even coating. Place the glazed rolls back on the baking sheet or a clean tray. Allow the chocolate glaze to set for about 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Boston Cream Pie Hawaiian Roll Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 12 King's Hawaiian rolls
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Creamy Filling
- 1 1/2 cups milk, cold
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix, (1 small box)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Cool Whip, thawed, or other whipped topping
For the Chocolate Glaze
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Separate the King's Hawaiian rolls. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the tops of each roll with the melted butter.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Place the buttered rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. This cooling process will take approximately 15 minutes.
⏱️ 22 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
While the rolls are cooling, prepare the creamy filling. In a medium bowl, combine the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk vigorously for 2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken. Add the vanilla extract and salt, then continue to whisk until the pudding is thick and smooth. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until fully incorporated and the filling is light and creamy.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Once the baked rolls have cooled, use a small knife or the back of a round piping tip to create a small hole in the center of each roll, about 1/2 inch deep. Transfer the creamy filling to a piping bag fitted with a round tip, or use a large Ziploc bag with one corner snipped off.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Pipe the prepared creamy filling into the center of each Hawaiian roll until adequately filled and slightly mounded.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Prepare the chocolate glaze. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the 1/4 cup of milk until it is very hot but not boiling (about 30-60 seconds in a microwave). Pour the hot milk over the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and forms a glossy ganache-like glaze.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Dip the top of each filled Hawaiian roll into the warm chocolate glaze, ensuring an even coating. Place the glazed rolls back on the baking sheet or a clean tray. Allow the chocolate glaze to set for about 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min