Ingredients
113 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
66 grams (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
25 grams (2 tablespoons) brown sugar
198 grams (2/3 cup) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
255 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
396 grams (1 14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups milk, divided (1 1/4 cups for heating and the rest as needed)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
198 grams (2/3 cup) sweetened condensed milk
113 grams (2/3 cup) chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more to adjust consistency
Instructions
1-First, cream the softened butter for 1 minute, then add 66 grams (1/3 cup) granulated sugar and 25 grams (2 tablespoons) brown sugar, beating for 2 more minutes until fluffy.
2-Next, mix in 198 grams (2/3 cup) sweetened condensed milk, 1 large egg yolk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to build a rich base.
3-Gradually add the dry ingredients: 255 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, combining everything into a smooth dough.
4-Shaping and Baking Steps: Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and flatten to about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thickness on the prepared sheets.Bake for 8 minutes or until the edges turn golden, then let them cool completely this step is crucial for the cookies to hold the filling.
5-For the pastry cream, heat 1 1/4 cups of milk until bubbles form around the edges. In another bowl, whisk 4 large egg yolks with 396 grams (1 14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk and 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch. Slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking, then cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and chill for at least 2 hours.
6-To make the chocolate glaze, gently heat 198 grams (2/3 cup) sweetened condensed milk, 113 grams (2/3 cup) chopped chocolate, and 1/4 cup heavy cream until melted and combined. Let it cool to room temperature, adding extra cream if it thickens too much.
7-Finally, pipe the chilled pastry cream onto the cooled cookies and top with the chocolate glaze for that Boston Cream Cookies recipe with smooth custard filling and chocolate topping delight.
Last Step:
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๐ช Use a heaping tablespoon of dough per cookie.
๐ช Flatten cookies before baking as they do not spread much.
๐ฅ Avoid high heat when cooking custard to prevent lumps.
โ๏ธ Chill pastry cream for at least 2 hours for best texture.
๐ฅ Add heavy cream to chocolate glaze if too thick.
๐ง Store cookies refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
