But whatever you call it, this pie is the perfect addition year-round for your menu for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter, and even Christmas. It’s as beautiful as it is mouthwatering.
What Goes in a Boston Cream Pie
The Cream Filling
Cornstarch – This natural thickener gives the cream enough body and firmness to hold up the cake layers.Whole Milk – Whole milk helps dissolve the sugar while giving weight to the creamy cake filling. Low-fat milk will work in a pinch, or you can replace it with full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free.Heavy Cream – Heavenly cream is just smooth on the tongue, making it the perfect base for this dessert. Egg Yolks – These babies make the creamiest pudding. I don’t include the whites because they tend to curdle and leave white streaks in the cream. But if that doesn’t bother you, you can use the whole egg.Unsalted Butter – Anything from milk is so flavorful, and butter gives this cream filling an unbeatable creaminess.Vanilla Extract – Just a splash of vanilla extract will give our custardy Boston cream a familiar, warm flavor. Oh, and homemade vanilla extract kicks it up even more.
The Cake
Butter and Canola Oil – Good fats add moisture to the cake batter for a richer texture. If you want a lower fat content, you can replace the canola oil with applesauce; just reduce the sugar by a ¼ cup.Eggs – There’s no need to waste the egg whites here. Not only are they a protein-rich binder, but they also give the cake layers a good lift.All-Purpose Flour – A pantry-staple ingredient that makes the cake what it is. If you need a gluten-free cake, your favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour substitute will work fine. Or check out my gluten-free flour substitutes.Sour Cream – Sour cream will give the sponge cake weight and a light tartness. Greek yogurt also works, and so does dairy-free sour cream or yogurt.
The Ganache
Semisweet Chocolate – You may not be able to buy happiness, but you can buy chocolate. So don’t forget this ultimate comfort food ingredient.Corn Syrup – There’s something unique about corn syrup that adds the perfect consistency to sweets. If you don’t have it or can’t eat it, you could try honey or agave syrup.
How to Make a Boston Cream Pie
The Cake Layers The Cream Filling The Chocolate Ganache Assembling the Cake
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions
Make-Ahead – Making the Boston cream and sponge cake ahead and refrigerating them makes assembly easier. Then you can put it all together an hour before serving and store it in the fridge. Storage – This baby has a lot of dairy in it; yum!!! So store it in a cake container with a lid in the fridge. The container made especially for cakes keeps your chocolate ganache from getting messed up. While the cake layers freeze great, the cream filling does not because of the cornstarch. If your heart is set on freezing this beauty, then replace the cornstarch with flour. The texture will be slightly different, but it won’t cry when it comes out of the freezer.
What Goes With Boston Cream Pie
The Boston cake has it all, so you need not worry about sides. Rum Raisin Ice Cream is always a decadent side if you want extra comfort. And, of course, a steaming hot cup of coffee or ginger tea is the perfect addition. This is also the perfect finish for a special dinner date night. To easily impress your guests, you might want oven-baked pork chops with garlic mashed potatoes and coleslaw.
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Wrapping It Up
Whether baking for a family gathering or just wanting some serious comfort food, this Boston Cream Pie will do the trick. Guaranteed! So try this recipe out and let me know how it went.
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