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Boston Cream Pie Cookie Dessert Recipe

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This Boston Cream Pie Cookie Dessert combines soft, buttery cookies with a rich vanilla custard filling and a smooth chocolate ganache topping, recreating the flavors of the classic Boston cream pie in a delightful handheld treat. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking an indulgent yet approachable recipe.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

For the Custard Filling:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a perfect base for the cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  4. Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the dough balls about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Make the Custard Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, granulated sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl, then slowly temper the yolks by adding a small amount of the hot milk mixture while stirring continuously. Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
  7. Cook the Custard: Continue cooking the combined mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and curdling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and unsalted butter until smooth. Transfer the custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate until completely cooled.
  8. Prepare the Ganache: In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the chocolate, then stir until smooth and glossy for a rich ganache.
  9. Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spoon or pipe the chilled custard filling onto the bottom side of half of the cookies. Top each filled cookie with another cookie to create sandwich cookies.
  10. Finish with Ganache: Drizzle the prepared chocolate ganache over the tops of the assembled cookie sandwiches. Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes before serving to enjoy the perfect texture and flavor combination.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter for the cookie dough is softened but not melted for optimal texture.
  • Tempering the egg yolks is crucial to avoid scrambling when adding the hot milk mixture.
  • Cover the custard with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming while chilling.
  • Let the ganache cool slightly before drizzling to prevent it from running off the cookies completely.
  • This recipe yields about 24 sandwich cookies depending on the size of your dough portions.

Keywords: Boston Cream Pie, Cookie Dessert, Custard Filling, Chocolate Ganache, Baked Cookies

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