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Nutella Boston Cream Pie

by Milisa on April 11, 2011
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Nutella Boston Cream Pie

This is the first time making Boston Cream Pie, I don’t really know why I had never made it before, I mean I really love it.  I remember my Mom used to buy them from the bakery and I am sure she made them too.  Boston Cream Pie always seemed like a wonderful treat.  I used a box cake mix here, but if you have a fail proof scratch recipe, use it by all means.  My kids went crazy for it, I mean it’s ice cold cake with a vanilla cream filling covered in chocolate or in this case Nutella!  I find a new way to eat Nutella at least once a week!  (You may have noticed!)  It was such a hit that it didn’t last 24 hours, we did share it with my sister-in-law and my niece. However,  I think my oldest son would’ve eat the whole thing, in fact this may have taken the place of peach cobbler, which has always been tops on his list!   I just love it when my kids say it’s the best thing they’ve ever eat, it just makes my day.

Recipe: Nutella Boston Cream Pie

Ingredients:
for cake:
  • 1 yellow box cake mix (18.25 oz)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup water

for cream filling:

  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter

for ganache:

  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Cooking Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
For cake:
In a large mixing bowl, add cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and water. Beat until well combined and smooth. Pour into a 10 inch spring form pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and remove the outer ring. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
For Filling:
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan add sugar and cornstarch and stir until combine, add milk and half and half whisking until combined. Stir in vanilla bean and seeds. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until it comes to a rolling boil. Continue to cook, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, until it starts to thicken.  Remove from heat and pour about a cup of filling into the beaten eggs, whisking quickly until combined. Pour egg mixture into pan and return to medium heat, whisking to combine and continue to stir often, scraping all edges of the pan. Return to a boil and cook 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Place in a metal or plastic bowl and place in refrigerator to chill for about an hour. (Remove vanilla beans before cake assembly.)
When cake has cooled, using a serrated knife, slice cake in half horizontally. Place top layer of cake cut side up onto a large plate or platter, spread with cream filling (don’t forget to remove vanilla beans). Place bottom layer of cake, cut side down on top of cream filling pressing gently.
For Ganache:
Stir together Nutella and heavy cream and heat in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until combined and smooth. Pour over cake spreading down and around sides evenly. Refrigerate for four hours or overnight.
Enjoy!
Miss
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Robyn April 11, 2011 at 9:55 am

Miss

I have never made Boston Cream pie, but always look twice at the recipes. I like Nutella also.

Thanks for sharing!

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Milisa April 11, 2011 at 10:00 am

Thanks Robyn, it was easier than I ever realized.

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Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels April 11, 2011 at 9:56 am

This cake is calling my name. I reallllly want this right now, the whole cake. :D It looks so good. Bostom Cream Pie is amazing but this is just amazing on a whole different level. I think I’m in love.

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Milisa April 11, 2011 at 10:01 am

Lindsey, I thought you might like this one!

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Darla April 11, 2011 at 10:23 am

I will be trying this very SOON!! I LOVE Nutella also,so this has to be delish! Thank you for sharing!

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DessertForTwo April 11, 2011 at 11:43 am

How gorgeous! Lovely photo too :)

Hope you’re submitting to the Bella Nutella site :)

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Milisa April 11, 2011 at 11:50 am

Thank you! I will.

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Big BOys Oven April 11, 2011 at 12:07 pm

wow this is good stuff!

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Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen April 11, 2011 at 3:03 pm

Nutella is a great addition to this classic dessert, fantastic idea.

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Chris C April 11, 2011 at 9:14 pm

Ok-this settles it! I’ve resisited the Nutella craze long enough…I am SO in now!! Looks great and I can’t wait to try it…along with all other things Nutella!!

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Milisa April 11, 2011 at 11:31 pm

Chris, I was so excited when Cindy started carrying it at the grocery store! I eat it right out of the jar!

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Cindy April 11, 2011 at 10:19 pm

Well, I can say that it was awesome boston cream pie, but considering what else I ate at your house yesterday, it is tied for the best thing I ever ate! However, boston cream pie is my all time favorite! At least today.

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Kim in MD April 11, 2011 at 11:48 pm

What a gorgeous piece of pie! Your photo is stunning, Milisa! :-)

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jennie ham April 12, 2011 at 1:42 am

all these recipes look so delicious….we have alot in common about what we think is yummy! i cant wait to make these :)

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carolinaheartstrings April 12, 2011 at 1:52 am

That looks so amazing. What a fantastic picture.

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Malli's Mint and Mimosas April 12, 2011 at 3:20 am

Incredibly awesome boston cream pie… I love Nutella and can almost taste the richness in this dessert.

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Tracy April 12, 2011 at 3:37 am

This looks incredible! Having just found out that I can eat nutella, I am totally drooling over this!

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Maria April 12, 2011 at 4:50 am

Love the Nutella addition!

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megan @ whatmegansmaking April 12, 2011 at 7:39 pm

This looks perfect! great use for nutella :)

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Megan April 17, 2011 at 1:15 am

Bookmarked!!!

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