BOSTON CREME PIE
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bake 2 cakes according to package instructions in a 3-inch deep cake pan. Once baked, remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, take a long serrated knife and slice each cake in half to form 4 separate disks.
- Pour the milk, 1/4 cup sugar and the vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat. Combine the egg yolks and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl and whisk until light in color. Add the flour, vanilla extract and the salt to the egg yolks and mix to combine. When the milk just begins to boil, remove from heat. Very slowly temper the hot milk into the yolk mixture, stirring constantly. When about half of the milk has been added, pour all of the yolk mixture into the saucepan over medium heat. Using a whisk, mix as it heats, making sure to reach all of the corners of the pan when stirring. Bring the mixture to a boil. Let it boil for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. The mixture will be thick. Remove from heat and add the butter. Strain the pastry cream through a fine strainer. Put it into a bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming on the cream. Refrigerate to chill for at least 1 hour before using.
- In a small saucepan, over low heat bring the cream to a boil. Add the chocolate to a small bowl and pour in the hot cream. Stir until smooth, then allow to cool slightly.
- Pie:
- Spread cooled pastry cream on the top of 3 of the cake layers. Put each disk of cake on top of each other, leaving the last cake disk untouched. Press the cake firmly. Put the cake on a wire rack with a sheet tray underneath. Pour the slightly cooled ganache on top of the cake being sure the ganache covers the whole cake. Allow to cool in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Put any remaining pastry cream in a piping bag with a star tip and use to decorate the top. Slice the cake and serve.
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Ramhari Sapakot
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert that will wow your guests.
ShahrozAnwa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of custard pies, but this one is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch.
Susana Frimpongmaa
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any Boston Creme Pie lover!
Katie Chambers
[email protected]This pie is so delicious, I could eat it every day!
walekhwa amos
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Mikey Spindler
[email protected]This pie is a little bit challenging to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.
Malekai Morris
[email protected]I love the combination of vanilla and chocolate in this pie. It's a classic dessert for a reason.
Chad Kelly
[email protected]This pie is so decadent and delicious! It's perfect for a special occasion.
Elaine
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for special occasions.
Dan Xia
[email protected]This pie is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
Harriet Katumwa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Boston Creme Pie, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pie was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
ara129
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this pie again and again.
Imran Bahtti
[email protected]I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pie he's ever had.
Gothzilla 99
[email protected]This pie is so delicious! I love the combination of vanilla and chocolate.
Giovanni Lugo
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The only thing I do differently is add a little bit of nutmeg to the pastry cream.
babu alli
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Munna Cor
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and delicious.
Omolara Olowonishaye
[email protected]This Boston Creme Pie was a hit at my party! The vanilla pastry cream was smooth and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.