Boston Cream Pie - David Lebovitz
"The classic dessert with sponge cake, vanilla custard and dark chocolate glaze. A wonderful recipe that'll please friends and family!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (500ml) whole milk
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1/2 vanilla bean ((split vertically) or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
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pinch salt
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6 large egg yolks
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1/2 cup (100g) sugar
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1/4 cup (35g) flour
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4 tablespoons (55g) unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
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1 1/2 cups (210g) flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (preferably aluminum-free)
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
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6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter (cubed)
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 large eggs (at room temperature)
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1 1/2 cups (300g) sugar
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1/2 cup (125ml) heavy cream
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2 tablespoons (30ml) light corn syrup ((see headnote))
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4 ounces (115g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (chopped)
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