Making Boston Cream Pie Parfaits from Scratch isn’t a hard as you may think. This is a recipe I’ve made for my family for years, and it’s always a favorite!
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This homemade boston cream pie recipe is probably one of the most requested, most loved desserts in my family. The cake itself is my favorite yellow cake, and it couldn’t be easier to make!
Boston cream pie is my dad’s favorite dessert, and growing up he always asked for it for his birthday. When I was old enough to bake, I gladly took over the cake making responsibilities, and made this cake for his birthday and father’s day every year. Last year, I made parfaits instead and came up with my own boston cream pie recipe. I don’t know if it was the change in the recipe, or if parfaits are just more fun to eat, but everyone was raving over them! After sitting on this recipe for a year, I figured it was time to finally share these parfaits with you!
The cake is light, and moist, and the subtle hint of almond makes it really special. The custard is smooth, and rich, and I added a touch of almond there too, along with the vanilla, and it is absolutely divine! Then there’s the ganache. Need I say more??
Alyssa {Cake, Crust, and Sugar Dust} says
Boston Cream anything and I are the best of friends! These parfaits are too cute, and full of my favorite flavors!
Stephanie says
I am the same way! Thanks Alyssa!
Baby June says
I love Boston cream pie! There’s something about the combination of ganache + spongey cake + pastry cream that you just can’t beat. Of course it would taste delicious as a parfait, why didn’t I think of that? 🙂
Stephanie says
Thank you! It’s just more fun to eat this way, I think 🙂
Matt Robinson says
I would request this all the time too, Stephanie. It looks incredible! So easy too, love it!
Stephanie says
Thanks, Matt! Easy is my favorite, ha!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Boston Cream Pie Donuts are my fav! So I am totally into a parfait version..so creative!
Stephanie says
Mine too! Thanks Taylor!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I absolutely love Boston cream pie. I think it’s the custard mixed with chocolate that does it. This version is so fun!
Stephanie says
I feel the same way, Kim. thanks!
Paula - bell'alimento says
I’ve got my spoon ready, pass me a parfait please.
Stephanie says
You got it 😉
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
I love Boston Cream Pie, I can only imagine how great these parfaits taste!!! Mmmmm.
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I wish I had one of these parfaits in front of me right now!