Boston Cream Pie Minis

The Boston Cream Pie is actually a cake, not a pie. It was named after the Boston Cream Pie, which was a popular dessert at the Parker House Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Boston Cream Pie Minis

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 4 ounce Semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 6-cup muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until steaming.
8. In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk the mixture into the hot cream until thickened.
9. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
10. Let the chocolate mixture cool for 10 minutes, then spoon it over the cooled cake minis.
11. Allow the chocolate to set for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 26g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.