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Classic Boston Cream Pie Recipe: Step-by-Step Guide

Boston Cream Delight — a dessert inspired by my husband’s two favorites. You’re going to love this recipe!

Boston Cream Delight

For my husband’s birthday this year he asked to be surprised. We started the day with Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting — a family favorite — and saved something special for the gathering with relatives. I wanted a dessert that combined two of his favorite treats, Boston Cream Pie and Cherry Delight, and the Boston Cream Delight was born.

Boston Cream Delight Recipe

This rich, crowd-pleasing dessert features a crisp graham cracker crust, a smooth vanilla-cream filling and a glossy chocolate ganache on top. It was a hit — the pan was empty by the end of the party.

Feel free to experiment with different instant pudding flavors to customize the filling. If you try any variations, I’d love to hear how they turn out.

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Boston Cream Delight Recipe

Boston Cream Delight

Author: Anna Hinman
Boston Cream Delight combines a creamy vanilla filling with a smooth chocolate ganache over a crunchy graham cracker crust — a perfect dessert for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 771 kcal

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 2 and ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 10 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

For the filling:

  • 2 packages 8 oz. each cream cheese softened
  • 8 oz tub whipped topping
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 package 3.4 oz. instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the ganache:

  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
  • ¼ + 2 Tbsp cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 and ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 and ½ tablespoon corn syrup

Instructions

To make the crust:

  • Line a 13″x9″ pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place graham crackers and sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined.
  • Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while processing until the mixture holds together.
  • Press the crust firmly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, then set aside to cool completely. Baking helps prevent crumbling when slicing.

To make the filling:

  • Place the softened cream cheese in a food processor and process until smooth, about 10–15 seconds.
  • Add vanilla extract, pudding mix and powdered sugar, and process until combined.
  • Fold in the whipped topping in two additions, processing or mixing just until combined — do not overmix.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until set, 2 hours to overnight.

To make the ganache:

  • Place the chocolate in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Heat the cream, sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan until just boiling, then remove from heat.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes without stirring.
  • Whisk until smooth and let the ganache cool to room temperature.
  • Pour the ganache over the chilled filling or spoon it over individual slices just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 771kcal
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Carbohydrates: 60g
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Protein: 7g
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Fat: 56g

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Enjoy!