Description
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 box vanilla cake mix (or your favorite homemade vanilla cupcake recipe)
Ingredients needed for the cake mix (typically eggs, oil, water)
For the Pastry Cream Filling:
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Prepare the Cupcakes:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Prepare the cake batter according to the box instructions or your recipe.
Fill each liner 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Pastry Cream:
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth.
Gradually add the warm milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and butter, and let cool completely. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering (do not boil).
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Allow to cool slightly to thicken.
Assemble the Cupcakes:
Use a small knife or a cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake.
Fill each hollowed-out cupcake with pastry cream.
Spread or pipe the chocolate ganache on top of each cupcake to cover the filling.
Serve:
Allow the ganache to set slightly before serving.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Indulge in these delightful Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes, a perfect combination of creamy, chocolaty, and fluffy!
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