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Hard 1 hr 20 min~390 kcal 2/10
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Boston Cream Pie
A New England sponge cake layered with pastry cream and finished with glossy chocolate ganache.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 16 min📖 1 min readServes 10~390 kcal🇺🇸 American🌍 Full translation
42 min prep 34 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 16 min- Prep42 min
- Cooking34 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
For the cake
- 1.8 cup(~360 ml) Flour
- 4 Eggs
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Milk
- 70 g Butter
- 1.5 tsp(~7.5 ml) Baking powder
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Vanilla
- 1 pinch Salt
Pastacı kreması için
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Milk
- 4 Egg yolks
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Cornstarch
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
Ganaj için
- 160 g Dark chocolate
- 0.7 cup(~140 ml) Cream
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Instructions
- 1
For the pastry cream, cook the milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until thickened.
8 min08:00 - 2
Cover the cream with plastic wrap touching the surface and chill for at least 90 minutes.
1 hr 30 min90:00 - 3
For the cake, beat the eggs and sugar for 5 minutes until fluffy.
5 min05:00 - 4
Heat the milk and butter and add them to the mixture.
- 5
Fold in the flour and baking powder.
- 6
Bake the cake at 175°C for 26 minutes, then cool completely.
26 min26:00 - 7
Split the cake into two layers and spread the pastry cream between them.
- 8
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate to make ganache, then drizzle it over the cake.
💡 Tip: Make the pastry cream before the cake; warm cream will run between the layers and cloud the ganache.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Boston cream pie slices chilled with plain coffee and optional strawberries.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
7
g protein
54
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 56%Fat 37%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Boston Cream Pie make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Boston Cream Pie take?
Prep 42 minutes, cooking 34 minutes; 76 minutes in total.Is Boston Cream Pie difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Boston Cream Pie have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 54g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Boston Cream Pie contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Boston Cream Pie belong to?
This recipe belongs to American cuisine.How many ingredients does Boston Cream Pie need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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