jellyfilled

Jellyfilled is a descriptive term used in baking and confectionery to designate pastries, doughnuts, and other baked goods that contain jelly or fruit jam as the filling. The term is typically used in menu descriptions and product labeling to distinguish jelly-filled items from those filled with cream, custard, or chocolate, among other fillings. The word combines jelly, often fruit jelly such as strawberry, raspberry, or apricot, with filled, indicating that the interior has been injected or layered with jelly during production.

Common forms include jelly-filled doughnuts, also known as jelly donuts, which are classic examples in many countries. Other jelly-filled pastries include jelly rolls, certain filled pastries, and éclairs with jelly fillings, though éclairs more commonly use cream fillings. Fillings can range from solid jams to softer fruit purees, and may vary by region, brand, and recipe; preservatives or glazing may accompany the filling.

Variations in terminology occur by language and locale; some markets use jam-filled or fruit-filled instead of jelly-filled, depending on the texture and type of filling. In culinary contexts, jelly-filled products are part of a broader category of filled pastries that also includes cream-filled, custard-filled, and chocolate-filled items. The concept is widely used in commercial bakeries and home baking, and has many regional specialties and equivalents across cultures.