Description
Indulge in the joy of mini Boston Cream Pie cookies, where soft, buttery cookies meet rich chocolate ganache and creamy filling. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant tea parties. With an irresistible combination of flavors and textures, they’re sure to impress your friends and family. Let’s embark on this delightful baking adventure together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for pastry cream)
- 4 oz high-quality chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; fold into wet ingredients gently.
- Drop dough onto prepared sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- For the pastry cream, heat heavy cream in a saucepan. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale; temper with hot cream before thickening over low heat.
- Once cookies cool completely, fill half with pastry cream and drizzle melted chocolate ganache on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg