Boston cream doughnut facts for kids
The Boston cream doughnut is a super yummy treat! It's a round, soft doughnut that's filled with creamy custard. On top, it has a delicious chocolate frosting. Think of it like a mini version of the famous Boston cream pie!
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| Alternative names | Boston cream pie doughnut Boston cream pie donut |
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| Type | Doughnut |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | New England |
| Main ingredients | Dough, chocolate icing, custard |
This special doughnut was inspired by the Boston cream pie. That pie was first made way back in 1856 by a chef named M. Sanzian. He worked at the Parker House Hotel in Boston. The pie is a two-layer cake with vanilla custard and chocolate glaze. It quickly became a favorite in Massachusetts. The Boston cream doughnut, inspired by this pie, is now very popular across the United States.
A marketing leader from the Canadian doughnut chain Tim Horton's once said they really loved the Boston cream doughnut. They even paid close attention to how the company packaged these tasty treats!
Massachusetts' Official Doughnut
The Boston cream doughnut became the official doughnut of Massachusetts in 2003. This happened a few years after the Boston cream pie was chosen as the state dessert in 1996.
It made sense for the doughnut to be chosen because it's so popular. Not many other U.S. states have an official doughnut! Some people in Massachusetts' government thought that choosing an official doughnut was not a very important law. They also felt that having a specific doughnut linked to the state could sometimes cause small disagreements.
Images for kids
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Interior view of a Boston cream doughnut with lots of filling
See also
In Spanish: Dónut de crema de Boston para niños
