Elegant Boston Cream Dessert Bars

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Elegant Boston Cream Dessert Bars

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • In a saucepan, combine milk and 1/2 cup sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch and egg yolks until smooth. Slowly pour hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to boil. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour the custard over the cooled cake layer and refrigerate until set.
  • To make the ganache, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the ganache over the set custard layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is set.
  • Cut into squares and serve.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours (including cooling) | Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 12 bars

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