Description
A delightful twist on the classic Boston cream pie, these bars feature a creamy custard layer, rich chocolate ganache, and a soft cake base.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cake)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cake layer: In a bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- Make the custard: In a saucepan, heat milk and 1/2 cup sugar until hot but not boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually whisk in the hot milk mixture. Return to the heat and cook until thickened. Stir in butter and vanilla extract. Pour custard over the cooled cake layer and refrigerate until set.
- Make the ganache: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it simmers. Pour over the chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour the ganache over the set custard layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the ganache to firm up.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy these decadent dessert bars!
Notes
For a lighter ganache, substitute half of the heavy cream with whole milk. Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: boston cream, dessert bars, chocolate ganache, custard, easy dessert