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The Dunkin’ Boston Kreme donut is Dunkin’s signature filled donut: a round yeast shell piped full of smooth Bavarian kreme custard and capped with a glossy chocolate frosting. It is the chain’s #2 most popular donut, costs about $1.59–$1.99 for a single, and lands near 300 calories. Below you will find current Boston Kreme donut prices by the single, half-dozen and dozen, full calories and nutrition, exactly what is in the filling, how it tastes and what to drink with it, and how it compares with the Bavarian Kreme and other filled donuts. Prices are US national averages and vary by location because Dunkin’ is franchised.

Dunkin’ Boston Kreme Donut Price & Sizes (2026)

The Boston Kreme is sold like any Dunkin’ donut: one at a time, by the half-dozen (6) or by the dozen (12). As a filled specialty donut it sits at the slightly higher end of the single-donut range, but the cost per donut drops sharply once you buy a box. Here is what a Boston Kreme costs across US locations in 2026.

You can drop a Boston Kreme into any build-your-own half-dozen or dozen at most stores. Filled and specialty donuts can raise the box total, which varies by store, but the box is still almost always the smarter buy for a group. Because Dunkin’ is almost entirely franchised, owners set their own prices around a national guide, so downtown, airport and campus stores sit at the top of these ranges while suburban locations sit lower. Treat the figures as realistic averages, note that prices vary by location, and know we re-check them monthly. For every flavor side by side, see the Dunkin’ donut menu, and for the whole chain the Dunkin’ menu with prices.

Boston Kreme Donut Calories & Nutrition

A Boston Kreme donut carries about 300 calories, a little higher than a plain glazed ring because the custard filling and chocolate frosting add sugar and fat on top of the dough. It sits in the middle of the popular-donut range: heavier than a glazed or a French cruller, but well short of a big specialty pastry like the Apple Fritter.

Boston Kreme nutrition facts

Roughly two-thirds of the calories come from carbohydrates and sugar, with about 13 grams of fat from the fried shell and the kreme. The numbers below are for a single standard donut and shift a little by store and season.

A Boston Kreme is a treat, not a health food, and the easy way to keep the total in check is to pair it with a black coffee rather than a sweetened drink. To model it alongside your usual order, run the numbers through the Dunkin’ calorie calculator.

What’s In a Boston Kreme Donut

There are three parts to a Boston Kreme: the yeast-raised shell, the kreme filling and the chocolate top. Understanding each one makes it clear why freshness matters so much with this donut.

Ingredients

The shell is a light, yeast-leavened donut made from enriched wheat flour, sugar, water, eggs, leavening and vegetable oils (soybean and palm), fried until golden. Once cooled it is piped full of Bavarian kreme, a smooth vanilla custard thickened with milk, sugar, egg and starch, which is the heart of the donut and what gives it that cool, pudding-like center. The finishing layer is a chocolate frosting spread across the top, adding cocoa, sugar and a little more fat. Because the custard is piped in after frying and stays soft, a Boston Kreme is at its best the same day it is baked, when the shell is tender and the filling is fresh.

Allergens

A Dunkin’ Boston Kreme donut contains wheat, soy, egg and milk, so it is not vegan and not gluten-free. The egg and milk come mostly from the custard filling, the wheat from the shell, and soy from the frying oils and lecithin. Dunkin’ bakes and fills its donuts in kitchens that also handle tree nuts and other allergens, so cross-contact is possible. If you have a food allergy, check the allergen guide at your specific store before ordering, since suppliers and shared equipment vary by location.

How a Boston Kreme Tastes & What to Pair It With

Bite into a fresh Boston Kreme and you get soft, slightly springy dough, then a rush of cool vanilla custard, finished by the sweetness of the chocolate frosting. It is richer and more dessert-like than a ring donut, and the contrast between the warm-tasting shell and the cold filling is what people love about it. It eats best cut or bitten from the side so you reach the kreme in every bite rather than only at the center.

Best drinks to pair with it

The custard and chocolate are sweet, so a less-sweet drink balances the donut better than a sugary one. A plain hot or iced Dunkin’ coffee is the classic match, cutting the richness and letting the vanilla come through. An unsweetened latte or a cold brew works the same way for espresso drinkers, while a glass of cold milk is the nostalgic pick. If you want a full dessert moment, an iced coffee with a little cream turns a Boston Kreme into an afternoon treat without piling on more frosting-level sweetness.

Boston Kreme vs Bavarian Kreme & Other Filled Donuts

Dunkin’s filled donuts look similar in the case, but they differ in what is inside and what is on top. The quickest way to tell a Boston Kreme from a Bavarian Kreme is the topping: chocolate frosting means Boston Kreme, a dusting of powdered sugar means Bavarian Kreme. Here is how the filled lineup compares.

Choose a Boston Kreme for the full custard-and-chocolate experience, the Bavarian Kreme for a lighter, airier cream and less sweetness, or a Jelly donut if you prefer fruit to custard. The Éclair is essentially a Boston Kreme built into a long shell with more filling. If you would rather have the classic rings, compare the glazed donut and chocolate frosted donut, or grab the bite-size version in a box of Munchkins, which includes a Boston Kreme flavor at select stores.

How to Order a Boston Kreme Donut

You can grab a Boston Kreme at the counter or drive-thru, but ordering ahead on the Dunkin’ app is the smartest move: you earn Dunkin’ Rewards points on every donut, unlock app-only offers, and can have a fresh one set aside for pickup so it is not the last one sitting in the case. Because the custard filling is best fresh, aim for the morning bake and eat it the same day.

Feeding a group? Build a dozen with a couple of Boston Kremes among glazed, chocolate frosted and filled flavors, and pair it with a Box O’ Joe of coffee for an easy breakfast spread that costs far less per head than buying drinks and donuts one by one. A little lead time on a large order helps the store box enough of your favorites before they sell out.

Sources and further reading: Dunkin’ official menu and nutrition information, FDA: added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label. Prices are typical US prices and vary by location.

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