How Much Do Filled Donuts Cost to Make?
Filled Donuts costs $0.35–$1.00 in ingredients per donut (12 donuts). Average retail price: $2.50–$5.00. Target margin: 65%.
$0.35–$1.00
$2.50–$5.00
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Filled Donuts Cost Breakdown
Yeast donuts filled with jelly, custard, Bavarian cream, or other fillings. Premium product with higher margins.
| Cost Component | Low Estimate | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | $0.35 | $1.00 |
| Labor | $0.11 | $0.50 |
| Packaging | $0.04 | $0.20 |
| Overhead | $0.02 | $0.15 |
| Total Cost | $0.52 | $1.85 |
| Suggested Price (65% margin) | $1.49 | $5.29 |
Key Ingredients
What Affects Filled Donuts Cost?
- 1Filling adds $0.15-0.50 per donut (jelly cheapest, custard/cream most expensive)
- 2Need a donut/pastry filling injector
- 3Bavarian cream and pastry cream fillings require cooking
Pricing Tips for Filled Donuts
Tip 1: Filled donuts always sell for 30-50% more than plain glazed
Tip 2: Jelly filling is cheapest; custard and Bavarian cream command premium
Tip 3: Seasonal fillings (pumpkin cream, peppermint) drive limited-time purchases
Tip 4: Bismarck and Boston cream are the most popular filled varieties
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How much does a filled donut cost to make?
A filled donut costs $0.35-$1.00 in ingredients. The donut itself costs $0.20-0.50, and filling adds $0.15-0.50 (jelly: $0.15, custard: $0.30, Bavarian cream: $0.40-0.50).
How much should I charge for filled donuts?
Filled donuts sell for $2.50-$5.00 each, 30-50% more than glazed. Boston cream and Bavarian cream are premium at $3.50-5.00. Jelly-filled: $2.50-3.50.
What is the most popular donut filling?
Bavarian cream and strawberry jelly are the top sellers. Boston cream (chocolate-topped, custard-filled) is the highest-revenue filled donut. Seasonal fillings drive excitement and premium pricing.