06/08/2025
Irresistible Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Treat yourself to a delightful twist on a classic dessert
Ingredients:
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Pastry Cream Filling:
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Glaze:
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Pastry Cream Filling:
1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until just beginning to simmer.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually whisk in the hot milk.
3. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature.
For the Chocolate Glaze:
1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth and glossy.
Assembly:
1. Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to cut out a small portion from the center of each cupcake. Fill each with a spoonful of pastry cream.
2. Spoon or drizzle the chocolate glaze over the top of each cupcake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Nutrition: 350 calories per cupcake