Filling for pastries and donuts
A sweet filling for pastries and donuts is a creamy, spreadable mixture typically made from a base of fruit preserves, custard, or cream cheese, sweetened with sugar and often flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or fruit. Common varieties include raspberry or strawberry jam, vanilla custard (crème pâtissière), and sweetened cream cheese, all originating from European and American baking traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This filling is very high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugar, and can be high in fat if based on cream cheese or custard. It provides a quick source of energy but is generally low in protein and essential nutrients, with a typical serving containing around 150-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 IU |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (65 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the choice of filling often defines regional pastry specialties, like the raspberry jam in a Polish pączki or the custard in a Boston cream donut. Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of simple sugars, which is why it's used in moderation to provide a burst of sweetness and flavor.
