Boston Cream Cupcakes
- 12 Vanilla Cupcakes
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
- .13 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 1/2 c. whole milk
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 c. bittersweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. light corn syrup
- In a medium heavy-bottomed pan, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
- Whisk in the milk, 1/2 cup cream, then the egg yolks.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the vanilla.
- Transfer the pudding to a small bowl.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
- Whisk before using.
- In a microwave-safe measuring cup, combine the chocolate, corn syrup, and the remaining 1/2 cup cream.
- Cook on high for 1 minute.
- Stir the mixture, then continue cooking in 15-second intervals until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave before using.
- To assemble, cut each cupcake in half crosswise.
- Spoon some of the pudding on the bottom half of each cake (about 2 1/2 tablespoons each); sandwich with the top of the cupcakes.
- Spoon the chocolate over the top (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each).
vanilla cupcakes, cornstarch, sugar, kosher salt, milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, vanilla, bittersweet chocolate chips, light corn syrup
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/boston-cream-cupcakes-recipe-wdy0514 (may not work)