Massachussets Style Boston cream pie

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:41:42 GMT

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Directions Cake

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Step 1: Separate egg yolks and whites into two separate bowls.

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Add 1/2 of the sugar to each bowl.

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Beat both until peaked.

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When stiff, fold the whites into the yolk mixture.

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Gradually add flour, mixing with a wooden spatula.

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Mix in the butter.

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Pour this mixture into a 9 inch headed cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 min., or until spongy and golden.

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Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully.

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Step 2: Bring to a boil in a saucepan the butter, milk and light cream.

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While this mixture is cooking, combine the sugar, cornstarch and eggs in a bowl and whip until ribbons form.

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When the cream, milk, and butter mixture reaches the boiling point, whisk in the egg mixture and cook to boiling.

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Boil for one minute.

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Pour into a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap.

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Chill overnight if possible.

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When chilled, whisk to smooth out and flavor with 1 tsp.

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dark rum.

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Step 3: Level the sponge cake off at the top using a slicing knife.

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Cut the cake into two layers.

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Spread the flavored pastry cream over one layer.

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Top with the second cake layer.

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Add melted chocolate.

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Thin to a spreading consistency with water.

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