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Boston Cream Pie is not a pie, it's a custard filled cake. No matter what you call it, if you've been looking for a great Boston Cream Pie recipe, read on! This page will teach you how to make Boston Cream Pie step by step.
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Step 1: What You Need to Make Boston Cream Pie
- 2 8 inch layers yellow cake
- 1 cup of ganache
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Step 2: How to Make Boston Cream Pie
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until hot, but not boiling.
- Whisk in the sugar, flour, and salt, and cook , stirring constantly, until thick.
- Add the egg yolks and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Allow the custard to cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- Place one cake layer on a plate.
- Spread custard on the cake.
- Top with second layer.
- Spoon the ganache over the cake, allowing it to flo over the sides.
Step 3: Boston Cream Pie Variations
- You can use purchased vanilla pudding in place of the custard to simplify preparation.
- Melt 2 ounces of bittersweet chocolate in the milk to make a chocolate filled Boston Cream Pie.
- You can also substitute chocolate cake for the yellow cake if you like.