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Boston cream bismarcks have been my favorite bakery treat since I was a child, so I put together this easy-to-make cupcake version. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Nutritional Facts 1 cupcake equals 288 calories, 16 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 198 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Boston Cream Cupcakes in Reminisce June/July 2009, p49
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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2012 by LouannPearson
I MADE THESE AND THEY WERE SO GOOD!I love boston cream pie. Thanks for another good tasting cup cake!
I MADE THESE AND THEY WERE SO GOOD!
I love boston cream pie. Thanks for another good tasting cup cake!
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2012 by mkarcher1277
I also substituted 3 tbsp. of butter for the shortening and these cupcakes are by no means bland! As far as filling them, I tested the recipe first using the frosting tip method and found that you just didn't get enough filling into the cupcake. I ended purchasing a cupcake corer (made by Cuisipro) and it worked a lot better and got just the right amount of filling into the cake. As far as the ganache goes, it was really important to get the heavy cream hot enough to melt the chocolate chips. If it is hot enough, the sugar will break down and it will be smooth. Great recipe!
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2011 by TinyDancer84
I just made these for my dad for Father's Day because his favorite dessert is Boston Cream Pie. From my taste test, these are very good. I didn't find the cupcake to be bland but I also used 3 T. butter instead of shortening. The chocolate ganache is a little bit lumpy but I used a spoon to mush some of the chips down and it's fairly smooth. I also brought the cream to a boil and let it boil for a bit to make sure it was hot enough to fully melt the chips.Instead of using the pastry bag to fill the cupcakes with the pudding, I recommend this method that I found: http://annies-eats.net/2011/03/07/how-to-make-filled-cupcakes/ It was much easier and I think I got more pudding in the cupcakes, otherwise there is no place for the pudding to go if you don't make room. Hopefully my dad likes these!
I just made these for my dad for Father's Day because his favorite dessert is Boston Cream Pie. From my taste test, these are very good. I didn't find the cupcake to be bland but I also used 3 T. butter instead of shortening. The chocolate ganache is a little bit lumpy but I used a spoon to mush some of the chips down and it's fairly smooth. I also brought the cream to a boil and let it boil for a bit to make sure it was hot enough to fully melt the chips.
Instead of using the pastry bag to fill the cupcakes with the pudding, I recommend this method that I found: http://annies-eats.net/2011/03/07/how-to-make-filled-cupcakes/ It was much easier and I think I got more pudding in the cupcakes, otherwise there is no place for the pudding to go if you don't make room. Hopefully my dad likes these!
Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2010 by hmswthm
yum
Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2010 by thekingsfive
These cupcakes were very dry and blan, and they absorbed the pudding. The ganache was lumpy, which was probably my fault, but they were not very good and I don't think I would make them again.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2010 by courtney51209
These cupcakes turned out horrible. They were gross and the cupcake absorbed the chocolate ganache - which was probally a fault on my end because it didn't cool down completely. But the cupcake itself (the most important part) was plain and bland. I'm not a big fan of working with shortening and tend to shy away from recipes that have it. Maybe it was my fault because everyone else seemed to like it, but I don't want to make these again to find out.
Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2010 by moomaw66
Tasted great! I used sugar free french vanilla pudding. It was yummy!, and fewer calories! Next time I'm going to at least double the recipe to make more than 6 cupcakes.
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2010 by Kireina028
Tried the recipe and it was a HUGE HIT. Everyone loved it. First time I ever made cupcakes from scratch and it won't be the last. Already requests to bake more of these. Thanks!
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2010 by LifeEternalForMe
The recipe states to poke a toothpick in the 'vanilla' portion. Did I miss something in the directions?
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2010 by gjcoak
Made these last week when my family's were home they were a hit.
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2010 by maxinebootie
This is perfect for just two people.I tryed these and they are wonderful.I will be sure to take these to my family get to gathers this summer.I will have to triple the recipe a couple of times but it is worth the time you put into it.
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2010 by HelenMW
I love this recipe - how elegant they turned out. One word of caution, be sure and use a tip that is long enough to go into the cupcake otherwise you won't get enough pudding inside and they just aren't the same. We loved it, will makes these over and over.
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2010 by cjkasparek
Very good recipe! I used cheesecake pudding instead but vanilla would be good too. I like that it only makes 6 cupcakes then we are not tempted to eat a whole batch of 18 like regular cupcake recipes.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by marcelina1953
Thank you so much for this recipe... I plan to served this a my church meeting.. yes I would need to double or triple this recipe..Yummo.Aloha from Hawaii Marcy
Thank you so much for this recipe... I plan to served this a my church meeting.. yes I would need to double or triple this recipe..
Yummo.
Aloha from Hawaii Marcy
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Carmen Janicki
I just saw this recipe and I am anxious to make these. They sound so good, but I will have to double the recipe because 1/2 doz. will not be enough. Thank YouCarmen Janicki
I just saw this recipe and I am anxious to make these. They sound so good, but I will have to double the recipe because 1/2 doz. will not be enough. Thank You
Carmen Janicki
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by tkarinas
This recipe is so simple to make and tastes so good, it's a keeper, for sure and one we'll be making many more times. I love the taste that comes through in this cupcake and will be keeping this recipe in my recipe box for a long, long time.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by maggieaw
What a fancy cupcake. I agree with the other reviews- how nice to have this dessert recipe that makes 6 (I got 7) cupcakes. It makes it so I can bake something else the next day! Fun for those who love to try new recipes and dont have those eating machines living with us any longer.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by zucchinilady
I love Boston Cream Pie! My Mother use to make the best!! There is just the 2 of us, so the cupcake idea is great! Can give some away and have some to eat! This is a great recipe and my husband loved it - will go into my "favorite" box! Thanks for sharing!
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by mstassi
This sounds easy and delicious. I like recipes that make smaller amounts. cooking for 2 can be a challenge and if I make desserts that feed 10-12, I eat it until it is gone like a little pig.
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