If you are looking for a dessert that is not only a pie, but also a cake this recipe is for you. This Boston cream pie recipe is delicious and combines the taste and texture of a cake and a pie all in one. It originated from a pudding cake pie and is considered to be a creation of the famous French chef Sanzian. In fact, in 1996 the Boston Cream pie was even named one of the official desserts in Massachusetts. You can use this recipe to make one for yourself to find out why it is such a popular dessert.
Ingredients for Boston cream pie Recipe:
o 1 ¼ cups of white sugar
o ¾ cup of butter or 1 ½ sticks of butter
o 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
o 2 eggs - large
o 2 - cups of cake flour - not self rising
o 2 ½ teaspoons of double acting baking powder
o ½ teaspoon salt
o ¾ cup of milk
o 1/3 cup of sugar
o 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
o 1 cup of milk
o 3 eggs - large
o ½ cup of heavy cream
o ¼ teaspoon salt
o 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
o 3 - tablespoons butter
o 6 ounces of bittersweet chocolate
o 3 tablespoons of water
o 2 tablespoons of butter
o 1 ½ tablespoons of light corn syrup
o ¼ teaspoon of salt
Directions for Boston cream pie Recipe:
To make the cake:
o Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
o Butter and flour a 9 ½ inch spring form pan
o Combine sugar, butter and vanilla
o Mix together with an electric mixer until light
o Beat each egg in
o In a separate bowl - combine the flour, baking soda and salt
o Add to the mix and then add in the milk
o Pour this batter into a greased pan
o Bake in the oven for 50 minutes to 60 minutes
o Let the cake cool
For the filling and custard:
o Combine the cornstarch, milk, eggs, sugar, cream, salt and vanilla
o Whisk together until it is smooth
o Bring this mix to a boil over medium heat
o Continually whisk
o Let the mix boil for a couple of minutes
o After removing from heat, whisk in the butter
o Set the filling to cool
o Whisk the mix occasionally
For making the glaze:
o Melt the chocolate, butter, water, corn syrup and salt
o Stir the mix until it is smooth
o Remove the top part of broiler from heat
Putting the mixes together:
o Take the cake out of the pan
o Cut the cake in half using a knife
o Place the first half of the cake on a dish facing up
o Top the cake with the custard
o Place the second half on the top
o Coat the cake with the glaze and allow the glaze to drip down along the sides of the cake
This Boston cream pie recipe is an excellent choice to serve as a dessert after a good meal or on its own for a treat anytime.
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