Try this Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes recipe
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 spsalt
- vanilla cupcakes
- 6 tbsp (84g) unsalted butter room temperature (i use challenge butter)
- 3/4 cups (155g) sugar
- 6 tbsp (86g) sour cream room temperature
- 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (163g) all purpose flour
- 2 tsp (8g) baking powder
- 6 tbsp (90ml) milk room temperature
- 2 tbsp (30ml) water room temperature
- pastry cream filling
- 6 tbsp (78g) sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp (270ml) milk
- 1 tbsp (14g) salted butter
- chocolate ganache
- 12 oz (338g) semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp (30ml) light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp (210ml) heavy whipping cream
- Carbohydrate 7.95080000234842 g
- Cholesterol 419.56 mg
- Fat 9.19742000000129 g
- Fiber 0.053999998592646 g
- Protein 16.2015200000067 g
- Saturated Fat 3.24830000000023 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (483g)
- Sodium 181.578000000232 mg
- Sugar 7.89680000375578 g
- Trans Fat 0.525792000000001 g
- Calories 190 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not skimp on the amount of creaming time.
- Add sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add egg whites in two batches, mixing until well combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then combine the milk and water in a small measuring cup.
- Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until well combined. Add the milk mixture and mix until well combined. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Fill the cupcake liners about halfway. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling rack to finish cooling.
- While the cupcakes cool, make the pastry cream. Put the egg yolks in a medium sized bowl and gently beat them together. Set aside.
- Add the sugar, cornstarch and milk to a large saucepan and mix until smooth.
- Cook, stirring continuously, over medium-high heat until mixture begins to thicken and bubble.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add a little bit of milk mixture to the egg yolks and whisk together, then add egg mixture to milk mixture. This process ensures that you don’t cook the egg yolks.
- Place the pan back on the heat and bring to a light boil. Allow to boil for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool to room temperature.
- While the cupcakes and cream are cooling, make the chocolate ganache. Put the chocolate chips and corn syrup in a large bowl.
- Bring the heavy cream to a boil, then pour over the chocolate chips. Allow to sit for 3-5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Place the chocolate ganache in the fridge until completely cool and firm, 1-2 hours.
- Once everything is cooled and ready, cut out the centers of the cupcakes. I use a cupcake corer, but a knife would work as well.
- Divide the pastry cream between the cupcakes and fill in the centers.
- Top the cupcakes with the chocolate ganache. I used Ateco tip 844 (Wilton 2D or 1M would work as well) to pipe roses on top. To make the roses, start the piping in the center then create a swirl moving outward. Complete 2-3 rotations until the cupcake is covered, then release pressure and pull the piping bag away.
- Refrigerate cupcakes until ready to serve. Cupcakes are best for 2-3 days.
Golden vanilla sponge meets a velvety cooked custard and a rich, glossy chocolate topping in these handheld interpretations of the classic dessert. Achieving the proper texture relies heavily on mindful equipment choices and precise temperature control throughout the process.
- When creaming butter and sugar, beat the mixture for three to four minutes until it turns pale and fluffy; skipping this step traps insufficient air, resulting in dense crumb structures.
- Tempering the egg yolks requires whisking a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the bowl before pouring the eggs back into the saucepan, preventing the yolks from curdling into scrambled bits.
- If a dedicated cupcake corer is unavailable, a small paring knife works well to carve out the centers, provided you leave a solid base at the bottom so the pastry cream remains contained.
- Judge the cupcake doneness by inserting a wooden toothpick into the center; it should emerge with a few moist crumbs attached rather than wet batter or clean wood.
- Chill the chocolate ganache for one to two hours until firm enough to pipe through an Ateco 844 or Wilton 2D tip, creating stable decorative rosettes on each pastry.
Store finished pastries in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain the structural integrity of the dairy-based fillings. Proper cooling of all components before assembly prevents the warm custard and ganache from melting into the sponge.
