Experience the classic taste of Boston cream pie in cupcake form! These delightful treats feature moist vanilla cupcakes filled with creamy pastry custard and topped with silky chocolate ganache. Every bite is perfectly balancedāsweet, rich, and utterly irresistible.
Ā Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Pastry Cream Filling:
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache:
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
Ā Instructions
1. Make the Pastry Cream:
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