Description
A refined take on the classic Boston cream pie in a neat, bite-sized cookie form filled with pastry cream and topped with chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz (115 g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry cream first. Heat the milk until just steaming and slowly whisk about half into the egg yolks to temper.
- Return the tempered yolks to the saucepan with the remaining milk, add sugar and cornstarch, and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture becomes thick.
- Remove from heat, whisk in butter and vanilla, pass through a fine sieve, then cool on the counter and refrigerate until firm.
- Make the cookie dough. Cream the room-temperature butter and sugar until pale and light, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla, then fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on a parchment-lined sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake until edges turn pale gold and centers feel set, about 10–12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Warm the cream until steaming, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Assemble. Pipe or spoon chilled pastry cream onto half the cookies and cap with the remaining cookies.
- Dip each sandwich in ganache or spoon a thin layer over the top, allowing to set.
Notes
Chill pastry cream before filling the cookies to prevent sliding. Bake cookies until edges set for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg