Boston Cream Pie

Submitted by Cullinaryjudge

"As requested, I have not tried this one yet. From Company's Coming Desserts."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 8 inch white cake layers
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 4 teaspoons water or 4 teaspoons milk

directions

1. Have cake layers ready.
2. For filling: Heat milk (or light cream can be used for a richer taste) in heavy saucepan over medium heat to boiling.
3. Measure flour and sugar into small bowl.
4. Stir thoroughly.
5. Stir in egg and vanilla.
6. Pour into milk, stirring while it boils and thickens.
7. Cool well.
8. Glaze: Beat all ingredients together adding a bir more liquid if necessary to make a barely pourable glaze.
9. To assemble, spread custard between cake layers.
10. Spread glaze over top only.
11. If you like, allow a bit to dribble over sides.
12. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
13. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.