This month we made delicious Bostini Cream Pie. It was a delicious mini chiffon cake with an orange twist, sitting in a bath of creamy custard and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Boston Cream Pie being one of my favorite desserts, I was excited to try this month's challenge. It was a hit with the whole family, and luckily the "8-serving" recipe actually made 20 servings (I made them in muffin tins as I do not have 7-oz ramekins). Leftovers were delicious, too, though I prefer it fresh so the cake is room temperature.
I liked the cake, but it doesn't compare to my favorite Boston Cream Pie. That's why I might not make this recipe again. My favorite is located at some very old restaurant in Boston. I don't remember the name of the place, just the loud-laughing drunk girl, good company, and delicious Boston Cream Pie with sliced almonds stuck to the side.
It wasn't too difficult to make. I have always had good luck in making custards and puddings, but this one started to get lumpy on me. I think I heated it too quickly. I salvaged it because I didn't have another 4 cups of heavy cream to spare. Also, the chiffon cake can be fussy. I had two muffin tins, and one I cooked until they were golden, the other I took out a few minutes before. They were done, but not at all golden. They looked kind of sickly white, actually, and I was worried about them. Turns out that sickly white made for a better texture.
If you decide to try the recipe, you can find it here http://alpineberry.blogspot.com/ . Note that you will need a LOT of cream and like 20 eggs.
Oh yeah, and here's a picture of last month's challenge. I cannot beleive I never posted about it because it was really to-die-for. The dough was so yummy with a hint of lemon. I only made the sticky buns, but if I was making the cinnamon rolls, I would add butter to the cinnamon filling. Other than that, they are perfect! Try this. http://creampuffsinvenice.ca/2007/09/30/a-daring-bakers-ode-to-buns-cinnamon-and-sticky-that-is/
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I also ended up making 20 servings too! Great job on your Bostinis.
Glad you were able to do the challenge! the sticky bun looks delish as well :)
Lovely job on the bostinis. Congratulations on finishing your cinnamon buns too.
Natalie @ Gluten A Go Go
Ah, it's a shame you never posted about the sticky buns - they were fab, weren't they? Both your bostini and your buns look lovely.
Good job on your Bostinis, they look terrific! I'm impressed that you made the whole recipe - it's A LOT of food :)
jen at use real butter
Wonderful job! And it's good to see your sticky buns, too!
Glad you got to do a dessert you love! That's always fun.
This recipe was made to feed an army! You did a great job on the tinis and your stickies look fab too!
Sounds like a good restaurant. =)
Love your bostini! And I'm so happy to hear you made and liked the sticky buns.. yay!
xoxo
Yum, such a nice, thick-looking chocolate sauce!
Nice job on the Bostinis!
Glad to see your sticky buns too.
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Actually it only used 14 eggs but that still a lot of eggs! And yes the recipes idea of 8 generous servings hinges on that generous word. 20 was about right.
Some times the real deal can't hold a candle to a knock off.
I loved those stickie buns the best.
Your Bostinis and your buns look great! I'm not surprised you were able to make so many servings. I halved my custard recipe because I bought only a pint of cream, and it was still enough to make 8 fully plated desserts, with some leftover components to play with!
I think we all thoroughly enjoyed last month's challenge! I love your bostinis and have to agree with you, an actual boston cream pie is better! Still, though, they turned out great!
Wow, you tackled the whole recipe! Very daring! I only made a half recipe and still had 8 good-sized servings to share with the neighbors. Congrats on the challenge as well as the cinnamon buns. :-)
I made the whole recipe too and it made a lot! Your bostinis look great. Wendy
Beautiful Bostini, Holly. :)
I'm curious... is that "baltic brown" counter top I spy in the background?
Yeah, I'm not making this again either...so I wouldn't worry. Lovley job on your cake.
What beautiful light on that last shot. Oh, those look damned good!
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