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Boston Cream Creme Pie Recipe

Indulge in the legendary Boston Cream Pie, a decadent dessert said to have originated at Boston's Parker House Hotel! This isn't your average pie; it's a fluffy white cake layered with creamy, dreamy pastry cream and topped with a rich chocolate glaze. Officially the dessert of Massachusetts (and the Boston Cream donut is the official donut!), this recipe elevates the classic with Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans for unparalleled flavor. Don't let the elegance fool you; this recipe is surprisingly easy to follow and perfect for impressing family and friends. Create a stunning Boston Cream Pie or, for a fun twist, use a pastry bag to make delightful Boston Cream Cupcakes!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 547.6 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Boston Cream Creme Pie

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How to Make Boston Cream Creme Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. While cakes are cooling, prepare the pastry cream: In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks, vanilla bean paste (scraped from 1 bean), and butter until smooth.
  10. Pour pastry cream into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface, and chill until completely cool.
  11. Prepare the chocolate glaze: Melt chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
  12. Once cakes are completely cool, level the tops if necessary. Place one layer on a serving plate, top with half of the pastry cream, and layer with the second cake.
  13. Frost the entire cake with the remaining pastry cream, and pour the chocolate glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
  14. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

187g

Fat

72g

Carbs

24g

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Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation North American Desserts American Northeastern United States 4 Hours Or Less