Best 11 Boston Cream Pie Made Over Recipes

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Craving a classic dessert with a modern twist? Look no further! In this extensive and delectable article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to create the ultimate Boston Cream Pie Makeover. We'll explore creative variations of this timeless dessert, blending traditional flavors with unexpected ingredients and modern techniques. From unique fillings and crusts to innovative decorations, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to transform the classic Boston Cream Pie into a masterpiece that will wow your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BOSTON CREAM PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup heavy cream, boiling
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pastry cream, recipe follows
Ganache, recipe follows
2 cups whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped out
6 egg yolks
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 ounces semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add milk, oil, egg yolks, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined. Beat an additional 3 minutes on high speed and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium to high speed until soft peaks form. Pour the egg yolk mixture over the egg white mixture and fold in. Gently pour the batter into a 9-inch greased pie pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Invert the pan onto a wire rack. Cool completely.
  • Pastry Cream Filling: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla bean to a boil over medium heat. Immediately turn off the heat and set aside to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the cornstarch and whisk vigorously until no lumps remain. Whisk in 1/4 cup of the hot milk mixture until incorporated. Whisk in the remaining hot milk mixture, reserving the empty saucepan.
  • Pour the mixture through a strainer back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and slowly boiling. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Let cool slightly. Cover with plastic wrap, lightly pressing the plastic against the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. (The custard can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Refrigerate until 1 hour before using.)
  • Ganache: In a medium bowl, pour the boiling cream over the chopped chocolate and stir until melted.
  • To assemble pie, remove the cake from the pan. Cut the cake in half horizontally. Place bottom layer on a serving plate or board, and spread with the pastry cream. Top with second cake layer. Pour chocolate ganache over and down the sides of the cake. Store in refrigerator.

BOSTON CREAM PIE



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Boston cream pie is a heavenly combination of light buttery layer cake, creamy vanilla custard and rich chocolate icing. Master this classic cake-the "pie" title is a holdover from a time when cakes and pies were typically baked in the same type of pan-and you'll always have a showstopping dessert for birthdays and other special celebrations. Passionate bakers will no doubt enjoy the challenge of making each component from scratch, from the cake to the custard and the icing. And because it's kitchen-tested, it really is possible to pull off this luscious dessert on the first try.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or 1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
3 to 4 tablespoons water
1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Place an egg separator over a small bowl. Crack open 1 egg over the egg separator to seperate the yolk from the white; then separate the other egg. (Save the whites for another recipe.) In a small bowl, place the yolks. Beat the egg yolks with a fork or wire whisk until mixed. Stir in 1 1/2 cups milk; set aside.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, stir 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the cornstarch and 1/8 teaspoon salt until mixed. Gradually stir egg mixture into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Press plastic wrap on surface of filling to prevent a tough layer from forming on top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until set but no longer than 24 hours. While filling is chilling, continue with recipe.
  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray just the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In a large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, stopping frequently to scrape batter from side and bottom of bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape bowl. Pour batter into the pan; use a rubber spatula to scrape batter from bowl, spread batter evenly in pan and smooth top of batter.
  • Bake about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a cooling rack 20 minutes, then remove onto cooling rack to finish cooling completely, about 1 hour.
  • In a 1-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter and the chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in 1-cup glass measuring cup, microwave the water uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until hot. Remove chocolate mixture from heat. Stir in the powdered sugar and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in 3 tablespoons hot water. Stir in additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until icing is smooth and thin enough to spread.
  • To split cake horizontally in half, mark middle points around side of cake with toothpicks. Using toothpicks as a guide, cut through the cake with a long, sharp knife, using a back-and-forth motion. On a serving plate, place bottom layer with the cut side up. Spread filling over bottom layer. Top with top of cake, cut side down.
  • Spread glaze over top of cake, using a metal spatula or back of a spoon, letting some glaze drizzle down side of cake. Refrigerate uncovered until serving. Store any remaining cake covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 52 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BOSTON CREAM PIE MADE OVER



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Try your hand at our Boston Cream Pie Made Over. Our made-over version of classic Boston cream pie is airier, more delicate and low fat. Take a bite of creamy, fluffy goodness and don't forget to share!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Milk

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (1 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, divided
1 round angel food cake (10 oz.), cut horizontally into 3 layers
1 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in 1/2 cup COOL WHIP.
  • Stack cake layers on serving plate, spreading pudding mixture between layers.
  • Microwave chocolate and remaining COOL WHIP in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec.; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Spoon over cake. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.7012 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

HOMEMADE BOSTON CREAM PIE



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This elegant-looking Boston cream pie is so easy to prepare. Our dinner guests always seem to enjoy it. -Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups whole milk
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For custard, in a heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; whisk in milk and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat; bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in butter until melted. Immediately transfer to a clean bowl; stir in vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of filling; cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold., While custard is chilling, make cake layers. Preheat oven to 375°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper and dust with flour., In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For glaze, in a small saucepan, bring water and butter to a simmer; immediately remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; cool slightly. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with cold custard. Top with the second cake layer. Spoon chocolate glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BOSTON CREAM PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature, plus more for the pan
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon or orange zest
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup milk
1 1/4 cups milk
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch fine salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan, and set it aside.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl, and set it aside.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a hand-held electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar, and citrus zest until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one by one, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. With the mixer running on low, add the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the milk in 2 parts, until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes on a rack. Turn the cake out of the pan to cool completely.
  • To make the cream filling: In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat, until bubbles appear around the edges. Remove from the heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. While whisking, gradually pour the milk into the eggs. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan. While whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat; cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat, and stir in the butter and vanilla. Put the custard in a medium bowl, and lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Whip the cream until it holds a soft peak. Lightly whisk the chilled custard to loosen it up. Fold the cream into the custard; refrigerate until ready to assemble the cake.
  • To make the glaze: Put the chocolate and corn syrup in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate and stir until smooth. Cool slightly before glazing the cake.
  • To assemble the cake: Slice the cake in horizontally with a serrated knife, into two pieces, starting about 5/8ths of the way up the sides of the cake. (The top piece should be slightly thinner than the bottom.) Place the bottom of the cake on a 9-inch cardboard cake round or flat plate. Spread the cream just to the edges of the cake and cover with the top layer. Pour all the glaze over the cake. Tilt the cake so the glaze covers it evenly and runs down the sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

BOSTON CREAM PIE I



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A rich creamy dessert also known as Boston Cream Cake. It is a wonderful combination of yellow cake, custard and chocolate glaze.

Provided by Nancy D.

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
½ cup light cream
½ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup light cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans. Sift the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder and salt together and set aside.
  • In a deep bowl cream 6 tablespoons of the butter with 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the 2 eggs, one at a time, then beat in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture alternately with the 1/2 cup of the milk in 3 additions, Beating the batter smooth after each addition. Divide the batter between the 2 prepared pans.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until cakes begin to shrink away from the sides of the pans and centers spring back when lightly touched. Turn the cakes onto wire racks to cool.
  • To Make The Filling: Combine the 1/2 cup light cream with 1/4 cup of the milk and cook over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edge of the pan. Immediately add 1/4 cup of the sugar and the salt, stirring until dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the milk with the cornstarch and whisk to remove lumps. Whisk in the 2 eggs. Add the hot cream mixture in a thin stream, whisking constantly. Return to the mixture to the saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and is smooth (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • To Make The Chocolate Frosting: In a heavy saucepan over low heat, stir the chocolate pieces and 2 tablespoons butter until they are completely melted. Remove from the heat and, stirring constantly, add the 1/4 cup light cream in a thin steady stream. When mixture is smooth, stir in the confectioners' sugar and beat vigorously. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • To Assemble Cake: Spread the cooled filling over one the cooled cakes and place the second cake on top. Pour the chocolate frosting evenly over the top allowing it to spill down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

BOSTON CREAM PIE WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Yellow cake mix and vanilla pudding mix help create this classic dessert in no time. A rich chocolate glaze provides a fast finishing touch. -Edwina Olson, Enid, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/2 cups cold whole milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans., Bake at 350° for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Cover and refrigerate. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a thick glaze; set aside., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with pudding. Top with the second cake layer. Spoon chocolate glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TRADITIONAL BOSTON CREAM PIE



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In Boston cream pie, a classic first made at the Parker House hotel, the chilled custard filling is sandwiched between two cake layers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

Butter for cake pan
1 cup sifted cake flour, (not self-rising), plus more for pan
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 large egg yolks
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter and flour a 9-inch-round cake pan. Line with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Sift together the cake flour and the salt. Sift again, twice; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, mix the eggs and sugar until well combined. Place the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water; whisk until mixture is warm, about 110 degrees, and the sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; place bowl on mixer. With the whisk attachment, beat the egg mixture on high until thickened and pale, about 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk and split vanilla bean. Place over medium heat until hot, being careful not to let boil. Remove and discard vanilla bean. With egg mixture beating, pour the hot milk into the egg mixture in a slow, steady stream. Turn off mixer. Transfer to a medium bowl; fold in the flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake until cake is golden brown and springs back when gently pressed, about 30 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking. Return mixture to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Transfer filling to a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing wrap against the filling to prevent a skin from forming; chill in refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Split the cake into two layers; spread the bottom half with chilled filling. Place in refrigerator to set, about 30 minutes. Wrap remaining half of cake with plastic wrap; set aside.
  • In a medium-size heat-proof bowl, or the top of a double boiler, set over a pot of gently simmering water, combine the chocolate and the heavy cream. Stir occasionally until the chocolate melts, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cake from refrigerator; top with reserved layer. Transfer cake to serving plate; pour chocolate glaze over top. Allow to set 20 minutes before serving.

SEMI-HOMEMADE BOSTON CREAM PIE



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For the Boston cream pie lovers, this delicious dessert is semi-homemade using a boxed cake mix for the cake and a homemade custard and ganache! If you can't stand the idea of using boxed cake mix, make your favorite yellow cake. Keep leftovers stored in the fridge.

Provided by knuss01

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Layer Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 serving nonstick cooking spray with flour
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup water
3 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9-inch round metal or glass cake pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, then shave the top of each layer with a serrated knife or dental floss to flatten.
  • While the cakes are cooling, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a pot. Whisk in milk and egg yolks and cook over medium heat until boiling, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Boil and stir until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in vanilla extract, and set custard aside to cool completely.
  • While custard is cooling, bring whipping cream to a boil in a large pot over medium heat. Turn off the heat and add chocolate; stir until melted.
  • Place first cake layer on a serving plate, spread all of the custard evenly over top, and cover with second cake layer. Slowly pour panache over the top of the cake, allowing chocolate to drizzle down the sides. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.3 calories, Carbohydrate 78.5 g, Cholesterol 218.9 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 568 mg, Sugar 53 g

BOSTON CREAM PIE



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Boston cream pie is a cake with a curious name. These cakes were once baked in pie tins, sandwiched around a layer of vanilla pudding and draped in chocolate.

Provided by Zoë François

Yield Makes about 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups plus 1 Tbsp. (230g) cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. kosher salt
3 eggs, at room temperature
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (175ml) whole milk
2 Tbsp. mild-flavored oil (such as vegetable oil)
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 cups (480ml) whole milk
1⁄4 cup (55g) unsalted butter
1 pinch kosher salt
Seeds scraped from 1⁄2 vanilla bean, or 2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 egg, at room temperature
4 egg yolks, at room temperature
⅓ cup (80ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream
16 oz. (450g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottoms of two 9-inch cake pans with greased parchment, but leave the sides of the pans untouched. The cakes need to cling to the ungreased pans to rise properly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt and then sift back into the bowl. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the eggs and egg yolks on high speed. Once the eggs are well combined and starting to foam, about 1 minute, turn the speed to medium-low and sprinkle 3⁄4 cup (150g) of the sugar slowly over top. Turn the speed to high and let it whip for about 5 minutes.
  • While the eggs are whipping, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk, oil, and remaining 3⁄4 cup (150g sugar) to a boil. Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Once the eggs are light in color and thick, they should be able to form a ribbon of batter that sits on top of the egg foam for a few seconds when you lift the whisk out of the foam. Turn the mixer speed to low, slowly add the boiling milk mixture, and then add the flour mixture, a few tablespoons at a time, scraping down the bowl several times.
  • Immediately pour the batter into the prepared pans and gently run a spatula through the batter to pop any large air bubbles.
  • Bake until a tester comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Let the cake cool completely in the pans. Run a knife around the edge before turning out onto serving plates.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, 1⁄4 cup (50g) of the sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla; bring to a gentle boil; and then remove from the heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 1⁄4 cup (50g) sugar. Add the egg and egg yolks and whisk into a smooth paste.
  • Whisk enough of the hot milk, a little at a time, into the egg mixture until it is warm to the touch. Once the eggs are tempered, pour the mixture back into the remaining milk in the pan.
  • Return the saucepan to medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil; continuously whisk for 3 minutes more or the pastry cream will separate once it cools.
  • If there are any lumps in the pastry cream, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a shallow container and cover with plastic wrap, pressed directly onto the surface, to prevent a skin from forming.
  • In a large bowl, add enough ice cubes and cold water to create a bath for the container to sit in without the water breaching the sides.
  • Set the container in the ice bath or place in the freezer until chilled, about 15 minutes before using. Or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm the cream until just simmering. Turn off the heat and add the chocolate. Swirl the pan to make sure all of the chocolate is submerged in the hot cream. Let sit for 3 minutes and then gently stir until smooth.
  • Transfer the ganache to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Gently warm the ganache over a pan of simmering water, forming a double boiler, to a pourable or spreadable consistency, depending on your needs.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  • Stir the pastry cream to loosen, then mix in one-third of the whipped cream to lighten. Fold in the remaining whipped cream.
  • Using an offset spatula, spread all of the pastry cream over the cake; making sure not to go quite to the edge. Place the next cake layer over the pastry cream. Gently press down on the cake to make sure it is sitting snugly on the pastry cream. If the pastry cream goes beyond the edge, clean it up with a metal decorating spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to set the pastry cream in place.
  • Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, starting in the center and stopping just as it drips over the edge.
  • Refrigerate the cake until the ganache sets, about 30 minutes, then serve right away.

CLASSIC BOSTON CREAM PIE



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Make and share this Classic Boston Cream Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by StevenHB

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • To Make Cake:.
  • Cream butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in medium bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Combing dry ingredients.
  • Add alternately with milk to creamed mixture.
  • Pour batter into well-greased and floured 9-inch layer pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.
  • Cool completely on rack.
  • To Make Filling:.
  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, milk, and egg yolks in saucepan.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils; boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat; blend in butter and vanilla. Cover and cool completely.
  • To Make Glaze:.
  • While the cake and the filling can (and should) be made ahead of time, the glaze cannot be made until you're ready to assemble the pie.
  • Bring water and butter to a full boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa immediately. Then, beat in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until the mixture is smooth. Cool slightly.
  • Assembling the pie:.
  • Cut the cake into 2 thin layers.
  • Spread filling onto one layer. Top with remaining layer.
  • Pour glaze on top; let some drizzle down sides. Chill again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.7, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 186.1, Sodium 446.4, Carbohydrate 93.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 64.2, Protein 9.3

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziploc bag with the corner snipped off.
  • Make sure the custard is completely cool before assembling the pie. Otherwise, the custard will melt the chocolate ganache.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a store-bought pie crust.
  • Dust the top of the pie with powdered sugar just before serving.

Conclusion:

Boston cream pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy custard filling, chocolate ganache topping, and flaky pie crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. Follow these tips to make the best Boston cream pie possible.

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