boston cream cupcakes

How To Make boston cream cupcakes

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  Step 1
  For the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the cupcake tins.
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  Step 2
  Beat 4 eggs in a bowl, gradually add 2 cups granulated sugar, until well incorporated (takes about 4-5 minutes). Add vanilla extract and blend until well incorporated.
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  Step 3
  Gradually add the flour.
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  Step 4
  Heat 3/4 cup of milk and the butter until the butter is melted.
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  Step 5
  Gradually add the milk mixture to the batter and mix well.
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  Step 6
  Use 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop the batter into the cupcake tins. Bake for 11-12 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely.
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  Step 7
  For the ganache, place the chocolate in a separate bowl. Heat 1 cup of heavy cream on the stove until it comes to a boil. As soon as it comes to a boil, pour over the chocolate.
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  Step 8
  Stir until well combined. Then refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly thick.
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  Step 9
  While the ganache is chilling, start on the pastry cream. In a mixing bowl, combine corn starch and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
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  Step 10
  Whisk in 1/2 cup milk. Using a wooden spoon, blend the four lightly beaten egg yolks into the corn starch and sugar mixture. Stir until completely smooth.
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  Step 11
  In a saucepan or pot, heat the remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk. Bring to a simmer (do not boil) and remove the pan from the heat. Temper the egg mixture by gradually drizzling in the hot milk, whisking constantly.
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  Step 12
  Return the mixture to the saucepan and continue cooking over low-medium heat, vigorously stirring with the whisk.
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  Step 13
  Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring the entire time. It will take a little while to come to a boil – about 5 minutes.
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  Step 14
  Once it has thickened, remove from the heat. Add the butter and vanilla. Stir until combined.
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  Step 15
  Cover the pastry cream surface with plastic wrap and put it into the fridge until the pastry cream is cool - about 15 minutes.
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  Step 16
  To assemble, once cupcakes are cooled, cut a circle out of the top of the cupcake and scoop just a little bit out of the cupcake center. Keep the top of the circle you cut out.
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  Step 17
  Fill the cupcake with the pastry cream.
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  Step 18
  Spoon the ganache on top of the cupcake.
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