Description
Boston Cream Desserts are a delightful combination of rich pastry cream and chocolate ganache, typically encased in a light sponge cake or cream puff.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pastry cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
- Prepare the pastry cream: In a saucepan, heat milk until just boiling. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar, then slowly add hot milk. Return to the pan, cooking until thickened.
- Once cooled, fill the cake with pastry cream.
- For the ganache, heat cream until simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the filled cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Notes
- For variations, consider adding flavored extracts to the pastry cream.
- Plating can be enhanced with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Ensure the ganache is at room temperature for a smoother application.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Boston Cream, desserts, pastry, chocolate ganache, pastry cream