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How to make Boston Cream Pie
Boston cream cake – a classic combination that everyone enjoys. a double layered yellow cake with a thick layer of pastry cream and a chocolate coating.

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Ingredients
Makes about 8 servings
Sponge Cake
1 1/2 cups (190g) all purpose flour
1/4 ts p (2g) salt
1 1/2 tsp (6g) baking powder
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120ml) milk
Pastry Cream
1 1/2 cup (360 ml) milk
1/4 tsp (2g) salt
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
3 tbsp (24g) cornstarch
1 tbsp (8g) flour
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
1 tbsp (15g) unsalted butter
Chocolate Ganache
3.5 oz (100g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup (60g) cream

1. Prepare the pastry cream. Whisk the egg yolks with sugar and salt until slightly pale.
2. Incorporate the cornstarch and flour with ¼ cup (60ml)milk . Pour the rest of 1 ¼ cup (300ml) milk into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour about a third of the hot milk over the egg yolks mixture. Pour the whole mixture into the saucepan over the milk. Bring to a boil while stirring and thickens. Keep enough over heat to cook all the cornstarch. Add vanilla extract.
3. Pour the cream into a clean bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes then incorporate the butter while stirring. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the pastry cream to prevent forming a skin on the surface. Let it cool at room temperature and then refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Prepare the sponge cake. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease with butter and line with parchment paper a 8 inch (20cm) round cake pan.
5. In a medium bowl whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside until ready to use.
6. In a large mixing bowl add butter and sugar and mix to combine. Incorporate eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
7. Gradually add flour mixture while alternating with milk.
8. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
9. Bake for about 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let pan cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
11. Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely.
12. Assemble the cake. Divide cake in two and place one layer onto a serving plate. Spread evenly with pastry cream leaving about 1/2 inch (1cm) border.
13. Place the other layer of cake on top.
14. Prepare the chocolate ganache. Place cream into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute then stir until smooth.
15. Using an offset spatula spread the ganache over the top and edges of the cake.
16. Let it set for 15 minutes then serve.
17. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
July 22, 2021
How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake – the combination of chocolate and peanut butter creates a great taste. Creamy and very well balanced with a crispy oreo crust and crunchy peanut on top.

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Ingredients
Makes about 16 servings
Crust
10 oz (300g) oreo cookies
3 oz (90g) butter, melted
Peanut Butter Ice Cream
1 1/4 cup (300g) whipping cream, chilled
7 oz (198g) sweetened condensed milk
5 oz (150g) peanut butter, melted
Chocolate Ice Cream
1 1/4 cup (300g) whipping cream, chilled
7 oz (198g) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Hot Chocolate Fudge Sauce
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp (2g) salt
2/3 cup (160g) whipping cream
4 oz (120g) semisweet chocolate, divided
2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
Garnish
roasted peanuts, chopped
1. Place the oreo cookies into the bowl of a food processor and crush until crumbs form. Add melted butter and process until evenly moistened.
2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9 inch (23 cm) pan using the back of a spoon.
3. Prepare the peanut butter ice cream. In a large bowl whip cream until stiff peaks form. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter until well combined.
4. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oreo crust and spread evenly using an offset spatula. Freeze until you prepare the chocolate ice cream.
5. Prepare the chocolate ice cream. In a large bowl whip cream until stiff peaks form. Mix in the sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder until well combined.
6. Remove the pan from freezer and pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter mixture and spread evenly using an offset spatula.
7. Cover and freeze for about 6 hours or overnight until firm.
8. Before serving prepare the hot chocolate fudge sauce. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream, sugar, cocoa powder, salt and half of the chocolate to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Remove from the heat and stir in the the butter, the remaining chocolate, and the vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
10. Remove ice cream cake from freezer and top with the hot chocolate fudge sauce.
11. Decorate with chopped roasted peanuts, cut and serve. Freeze the leftovers.

July 2, 2021
How to make Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies – an easy cake recipe perfect for the festive season. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate flavor is absolutely divine. Peanut butter isn’t overwhelming, but it gives these delicious cookies a unique flavor.

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Ingredients
Makes about 30-35 cookies
1 1/2 cups (190g) all purpose flour
1 tsp (5g) baking soda
1/2 tsp (3g) salt
1/2 stick (60g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (240g) smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup (100g) packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
For rolling the cookies
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
Chocolate Ganache
4 oz (120g) semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup (120g) whipping cream
1. In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
2. In another bowl add the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar and dark brown sugar. Using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon , mix well until creamy.
3. Incorporate vanilla extract and eggs one at a time. Gradually add flour mixture, and mix until just combined.If the batter is too soft to roll into balls, refrigerate for about 30-60 minutes
4. Preheat oven to 350 F (180C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Take equal portions of dough using an ice cream scoop and form into balls. Roll them into sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets.
6. Use your thumb to make an indentation into the center of each cookie.
7. Bake until slightly golden for 10-12 minutes. Transfer cookies to cooling racks to cool completely. While still warm press again the center of each cookie if necessary
8. While they cool prepare the chocolate ganache. Heat the cream in a small saucepan. When the cream just begins to boil at the edges, remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit one minute, then stir until smooth. Let it cool for 5 minutes before filling the cookies.
9. Fill the cookies with chocolate ganache and let it set before serving.They can also freeze well up to 2 weeks.
June 15, 2021