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A Boston cream filling pie with chocolate ganache

Traditional Boston cream pie

A classic American dessert that consists of two layers of light vanilla sponge cake filled with smooth vanilla custard and topped with rich chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Pastry Cream

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Glaze

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Make the Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.

Make the Pastry Cream

  • In a medium saucepan, heat milk until it begins to simmer.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, then let it cool in the fridge for about 1-2 hours or until it is completely chilled and set.

Make the Chocolate Glaze

  • Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer, then pour it over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  • Let sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth. Stir in butter and vanilla.

Assemble the Pie

  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the chilled pastry cream on top.
  • Place the second cake layer on top of the cream. Pour the warm chocolate glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
  • Let the glaze set about 15-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Boston Cream Pie!
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Keyword baking recipes, Boston cream pie, chocolate, classic desserts
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