Hey guys! I’ve got an easy little pie for you all just in time for Easter, or for any time really! If you’ve ever had a French Silk Pie, this is kind of like that, but coffee flavored instead of chocolate!
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This post featuring my Vegan Pumpkin Parfaits is sponsored by Origin Vanilla.
Hey everyone! I’ve got a perfect recipe for Thanksgiving for you guys today! It’s vegan, and you’d really never know. These babies passed the test with many non-vegan family members, and single serve desserts are perfect this year!
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Hey guys- it’s about time for more comfort food, right? Bread pudding is something I’ve always wanted to master, but could never quite get right. This recipe is super simple to put together, and it checks all the boxes a great bread pudding!
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Hey guys! Today I’m giving you a recipe to indulge in the cold weather happening right now. When I was a kid, there was a little bakery near our house, and they sold single servings of chocolate mousse in little plastic deli containers and the day that I have been trying to recreate that for years. While I’m not sure if this one is QUITE as good, it’s a solid second to what I remember!
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Blend the chia seeds and cane sugar in a blender until they turn into a powdery consistency.
Now, add the coconut milk and cocoa powder to the blender, blend until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mousse into small serving bowls and place in the refrigerator until thick. Usually for about 2-3 hours.
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Hey everyone! Happy weekend- FINALLY, amirite?
Today we’re on Boston Cream Pie, and listen, it’s a great recipe. I used to live in Boston- that’s where I went to college- and I have had many a Boston Cream Pie. And here’s the thing- it’s not super easy to make one at home.
The problem is the filling. It’s just not sturdy enough to hold up most cakes, which is why when you buy them they sometimes come with that plastic ring around the outside. And that’s nifty and all, but we’re not about to do it at home. At least not most of us.
So, the goal is to make a very thick custard filling here. You want it to be like the thickest vanilla pudding you’ve ever made, but not in a gross way. Don’t worry, we’ve got other goals too. We still need the cream to be smooth and super flavorful and basically something you’d want to jump right into.
As for the cake, I’m kind of picky. A lot of Boston Cream Pies are made with super light sponge cakes because of the structure issues when it comes to stacking it all up. But sponge cakes are just a bit more chewy, and I think they don’t fit as well with the end product as a classic yellow cake.
So for this recipe, I’m using a classic yellow cake. It’s super easy, tender, and it tastes fantastic. You can find the recipe for the yellow cake here.
As for the ganache, there’s honestly not a lot needed here. I like to make mine a bit more flavorful by adding vanilla extract and salt to the mix, but you can absolutely go without and just use chocolate and cream. The important thing is consistency- you want the ganache to be fairly thick so that it holds up on top of that pretty yellow cake.
And that’s everything you guys! You start with one layer of yellow cake, and pile on that silky, thick, vanilla cream. Gently stack your next layer of cake on top, and smooth out the edges of the cream. Then, pour over your chocolate ganache, and chill the whole thing for a few hours before serving.
MAGIC you guys, I promise.
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, cream, vanilla, salt, and 1/2 cup of the sugar over medium heat until simmering.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, egg, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth. Once the milk mixture is simmering, slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Then, pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan and whisk constantly over medium heat until it is very thick, about 5 minutes.
Pour the custard into a heat-safe bowl through a mesh siv to remove any lumps. Cover the custard with plastic wrap placed directly on top of the mixture, and chill for several hours until completely chilled and firm.
Heat the heavy cream in the microwave in a medium bowl until boiling. Stir in the chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is thick and smooth.
First, place one of your yellow cake layers on your plate. Then, spoon the cold custard on top of this layer, and smooth out with a knife or spatula until smooth. The layer of custard will be fairly thick, and should reach all the way to the edges of your cake.
Then, gently place the next yellow cake on top, and press gently to adhere it to the custard. Use a spatula to smooth out any custard that starts to bulge out slightly.
Pour your still-warm ganache over the top of the cake, and smooth it out so that it drips down the edges slightly. Chill the entire cake for at least an hour before serving!
Hello and welcome! My name is Nicole, and Dough-eyed is a food blog for people who want to bake for their family and friends in high-altitude areas. Think of me as a friendly voice there with you in the kitchen, here to give you confidence when you’re baking, and to help you with the struggles of baking at high-altitude. Come back every week for new recipes, tips, and advice on high-altitude baking!
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