Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes: Indulgent, Easy-to-Make Dessert Recipe

Ingredients:

These Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining moist vanilla cupcakes, a rich pastry cream filling, and a decadent chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe uses simple pantry staples to create an indulgent treat that’s sure to impress.

For the Vanilla Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup whole milk, room temperature

For the Pastry Cream Filling:

• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:

• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)

Preparation:

Follow these simple steps to create bakery-worthy Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes right at home!

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease it.

Step 2: Make the Vanilla Cupcakes

1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
3. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
4. Fill liners ⅔ full and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.

Step 3: Prepare the Pastry Cream Filling

1. Heat milk until simmering. Whisk sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch in a bowl.
2. Temper egg mixture with hot milk, then cook until thickened.
3. Stir in butter and vanilla. Chill for 2 hours.

Step 4: Make the Chocolate Ganache

1. Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and whisk until smooth.
2. Let ganache cool slightly to thicken.

Step 5: Assemble the Cupcakes

1. Core cupcakes and fill with pastry cream.
2. Dip tops in chocolate ganache or spoon it over.
3. Let ganache set before serving.

Pro Tips for Perfect Cupcakes

✔ Use Room Temperature Ingredients for a light texture.
✔ Avoid Overmixing to prevent dense cupcakes.
✔ Chill Pastry Cream Fully for a creamy filling.
✔ Let Ganache Cool Slightly for a glossy finish.

Enjoy your Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes!