Chef johns boston cream pie –Are you ready to whip up a confection that even the most serious dessert lovers can’t resist? Well, brace yourselves, because we’re diving into the world of Boston Cream Pie! Not actually a pie (but who’s counting?), this slice of heaven is a marriage of cake, custard, and chocolate that’ll have your taste buds doing the cha-cha.
Homemade Boston Cream Pie
Let’s make that kitchen sizzle with this delightful recipe! Gather around, folks, it’s time to get baking.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Custard Filling:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, because we do love a good cake that won’t get stuck!
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just blended.
- Pour the batter equally into the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean. Let them cool before diving in!
- For the custard, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook while whisking until it thickens. Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Cool it down.
- Once your cakes are cool, spread that luscious custard filling on one layer and top it with the other layer.
- Now, let’s make that glaze! In a saucepan, heat the cream until simmering, then pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Stir until melted into a glorious chocolatey goodness.
- Pour the chocolate glaze over the assembled cake, watching it pool over the edges like a chocolate waterfall. It’s a sight to behold!
- Let it set for a bit (if you can resist), slice up that beauty, and serve it to your adoring fans. Just remember to take a moment to relish the applause!
Now, go forth and bake like a superstar! Your friends will think you’re a master chef, and your taste buds will have the time of their life. Enjoy your Boston Cream Pie! 🎉