Description
Indulge in these delightful Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes that combine the flavors of a classic dessert in convenient individual servings. Moist yellow cupcakes filled with rich pastry cream and topped with luscious chocolate ganache, these treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cupcakes:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the pastry cream filling:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate ganache topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional for shine)
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the yellow cake mix: Prepare and bake the yellow cake mix according to the package directions in a muffin tin lined with paper liners, making 24 cupcakes. Let cool completely.
- Make the pastry cream filling: Combine milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks until smooth. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper. Cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Add butter and vanilla. Chill.
- Fill the cupcakes: Once cupcakes are cool, remove the centers and fill with pastry cream.
- Prepare the ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir until smooth. Add corn syrup if using.
- Top the cupcakes: Spoon ganache over each filled cupcake. Let set before serving.
Notes
- For faster prep, you can use instant vanilla pudding for the filling, though homemade pastry cream gives a more authentic flavor.
- Store cupcakes in the fridge and serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
