Name: Boston Cream Pie Trifle Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 vanilla cake mix: 1 box (plus the ingredients required for preparation); 2 cups milk: Needed for making the rich pastry cream; 1/2 cup granulated sugar: Sweetens the pastry cream; 1/4 cup cornstarch: Used to thicken the pastry cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt: Enhances the sweetness of the pastry cream; 4 large egg yolks: Adds richness to the pastry cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter: Adds a velvety finish to the pastry cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Infuses the pastry cream with flavor; 1 cup heavy cream: For whipping into fluffy whipped cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar: Sweetens the whipped cream; 1 cup dark chocolate chips: For the chocolate ganache; 1/2 cup heavy cream: Used to make the ganache smooth; Fresh berries: 1 cup (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) for layering and garnishing

Description

The Boston Cream Pie Trifle is a delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of Boston cream pie with the fun and elegance of a trifle, featuring layers of moist vanilla cake, rich pastry cream, fluffy whipped cream, and luscious chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

Scale

1 vanilla cake mix: 1 box (plus the ingredients required for preparation)
2 cups milk: Needed for making the rich pastry cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar: Sweetens the pastry cream
1/4 cup cornstarch: Used to thicken the pastry cream
1/4 teaspoon salt: Enhances the sweetness of the pastry cream
4 large egg yolks: Adds richness to the pastry cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter: Adds a velvety finish to the pastry cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Infuses the pastry cream with flavor
1 cup heavy cream: For whipping into fluffy whipped cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar: Sweetens the whipped cream
1 cup dark chocolate chips: For the chocolate ganache
1/2 cup heavy cream: Used to make the ganache smooth
Fresh berries: 1 cup (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) for layering and garnishing

Instructions

Prepare the vanilla cake according to the instructions on the cake mix box, then bake and cool completely before cutting into cubes.
Make the pastry cream by whisking together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan, then tempering with egg yolks and cooking until thickened.
Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream and mixing it with dark chocolate chips until smooth.
Assemble the trifle by layering cake cubes, pastry cream, whipped cream, and chocolate ganache in a trifle bowl or individual glasses.

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Assemble without whipped cream and berries if making ahead of time.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Layering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Boston Cream Pie, Trifle, Dessert, Layered Dessert