Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites

Here’s a recipe for Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites. These little treats combine the flavors of the classic Boston Cream Pie into a bite-sized cookie format.

Ingredients

For the Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Pastry Cream

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Making the Cookies

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
5. Form cookies: Scoop out tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening each ball slightly with your fingers.
6. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Making the Pastry Cream

1. Heat the milk: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
3. Temper the eggs: Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
4. Cook the mixture: Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
5. Add butter and vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Let the pastry cream cool, then refrigerate until ready to use.

Making the Chocolate Ganache

1. Heat the cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
2. Add chocolate chips: Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.

Assembling the Cookie Bites

1. Fill the cookies: Using a small knife or piping bag, make a small hole in the center of each cooled cookie. Fill each hole with the cooled pastry cream.
2. Top with ganache: Spoon a small amount of chocolate ganache over the top of each filled cookie.
3. Chill: Let the assembled cookies chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.

Enjoy your Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites!