🍫🍰 Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes – The Perfect Bite-Sized Indulgence! 🧁✨
A classic dessert reimagined in the form of cupcakes—soft, moist vanilla cupcakes filled with rich vanilla pudding and topped with decadent chocolate ganache. These individual servings of Boston Cream Pie bring all the traditional flavors in a handheld, perfectly portioned treat!
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12 Cupcakes):
For the Cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
1 teaspoon baking powder 🍞
¼ teaspoon salt 🧂
½ cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
¾ cup granulated sugar 🍚
2 large eggs 🥚
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍨
½ cup milk 🥛
For the Vanilla Pudding Filling:
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix 🍮
1 ½ cups milk 🥛
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍨
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 🍫
¼ cup heavy cream 🥄
📝 Instructions:
1. Make the Cupcakes:
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is well incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
Bake the cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the cupcakes: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Prepare the Vanilla Pudding Filling:
Whisk the pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until the mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract and set aside to chill in the fridge while the cupcakes cool.
3. Make the Chocolate Ganache:
Heat the cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (don’t let it boil).
Pour over chocolate: Remove from heat and pour the hot cream over the chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for about 2-3 minutes.
Stir until smooth: Stir the chocolate and cream mixture until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using.
4. Assemble the Cupcakes:
Core the cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove a small portion from the center of each cupcake. Set the tops aside (you’ll need them later).
Fill with vanilla pudding: Spoon or pipe the chilled vanilla pudding filling into the center of each cupcake.
Top with the cupcake cores: Place the top piece of each cupcake back over the pudding-filled center to seal in the filling.
5. Add the Chocolate Ganache:
Top with ganache: Spoon or drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of each cupcake, allowing it to slightly drip down the sides.
Let it set: Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes before serving, or refrigerate for about 15 minutes to speed up the process.
🍽️ Serve and Enjoy:
These Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion! Serve them at a party, for dessert after dinner, or as a sweet treat for special gatherings.
Enjoy them while the ganache is still slightly gooey, and the pudding filling is creamy and cool—every bite is a delicious combination of soft cake, sweet pudding, and rich chocolate!
🌟 Tips and Variations:
Make it a layered dessert: If you don’t want to core the cupcakes, you can slice them in half horizontally and spread the vanilla pudding filling between the layers.
Add some flair: For extra decoration, top the cupcakes with whipped cream or a few fresh berries.
Mini version: If you prefer smaller servings, make mini cupcakes instead and adjust the baking time to about 10-12 minutes.
Make-ahead: These cupcakes can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a day or two, ensuring that the ganache and pudding stay perfectly set.
🍰 Why You’ll Love These Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes:
Moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes that perfectly complement the creamy vanilla pudding and rich chocolate ganache.
Portable and individual servings of a beloved classic dessert—easy to serve at parties, potlucks, or family gatherings.
A deliciously elegant treat that’s sure to impress, with a perfect balance of sweetness and flavor.
Enjoy this Boston Cream Pie Cupcake twist—a bite-sized dessert that brings all the magic of the classic pie into a convenient, indulgent cupcake form! 🍫🧁