Boston Cream Pie in a Glass
Indulge in the ultimate dessert delight with this "Boston Cream Pie in a Glass" recipe, a deconstructed twist on the classic treat that’s as easy to assemble as it is to devour. Layers of fluffy yellow cake cubes, silky vanilla custard, and luscious chocolate ganache come together in perfect harmony, creating an irresistible dessert served in individual glasses. Topped with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, this no-bake recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for dinner parties or an indulgent weeknight treat. Perfectly portioned and visually stunning, this dessert offers all the rich flavors of traditional Boston cream pie with a modern touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.4 oz Vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Yellow cake (pre-baked or store-bought)
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold whole milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a hand or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture to create a light custard. Reserve the remaining whipped cream for garnish.
Cut the yellow cake into small cubes, approximately 1/2 inch in size. Set aside.
Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating 1/2 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam (do not let it boil). Remove from heat and pour the hot cream over the semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
To assemble, layer the dessert in 4 serving glasses: start with a layer of yellow cake cubes, followed by a layer of the vanilla custard, and then a drizzle of the chocolate ganache. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full, ending with a drizzle of ganache on top.
Top each glass with a dollop of the reserved whipped cream for garnish.
Chill the glasses in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 345.0 g | 442% | |
| Saturated Fat | 152.4 g | 762% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 907 mg | 302% | |
| Sodium | 4592 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 746.5 g | 271% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 531.6 g | ||
| Protein | 72.3 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1789 mg | 138% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 2530 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
