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Boston Cream Pie Parfaits from Scratch

May 28, 2014 by Stephanie Brubaker 16 Comments

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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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Best Homemade Boston Cream Pie Recipe - Parfait Style! This is a family favorite!  #parfait #bostoncreampie #cakefromscratch

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!

Best Homemade Boston Cream Pie Parfaits! This is a family favorite!  #parfait #bostoncreampie #cakefromscratch

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??

Best Homemade Boston Cream Pie Parfaits! Always requested for birthdays!!  #parfait #bostoncreampie #cakefromscratch

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  1. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    May 30, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    I wish I had one of these parfaits in front of me right now!

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  2. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    I love Boston Cream Pie, I can only imagine how great these parfaits taste!!! Mmmmm.

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  3. Paula - bell'alimento says

    May 29, 2014 at 9:02 am

    I’ve got my spoon ready, pass me a parfait please.

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    • Stephanie says

      May 29, 2014 at 10:58 am

      You got it 😉

      Reply
  4. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    May 29, 2014 at 6:55 am

    I absolutely love Boston cream pie. I think it’s the custard mixed with chocolate that does it. This version is so fun!

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    • Stephanie says

      May 29, 2014 at 10:58 am

      I feel the same way, Kim. thanks!

      Reply
  5. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    May 29, 2014 at 6:31 am

    Boston Cream Pie Donuts are my fav! So I am totally into a parfait version..so creative!

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    • Stephanie says

      May 29, 2014 at 10:57 am

      Mine too! Thanks Taylor!

      Reply
  6. Matt Robinson says

    May 28, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    I would request this all the time too, Stephanie. It looks incredible! So easy too, love it!

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    • Stephanie says

      May 29, 2014 at 10:56 am

      Thanks, Matt! Easy is my favorite, ha!

      Reply
  7. Baby June says

    May 28, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    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? 🙂

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    • Stephanie says

      May 29, 2014 at 10:55 am

      Thank you! It’s just more fun to eat this way, I think 🙂

      Reply
  8. Alyssa {Cake, Crust, and Sugar Dust} says

    May 28, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Boston Cream anything and I are the best of friends! These parfaits are too cute, and full of my favorite flavors!

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    • Stephanie says

      May 29, 2014 at 10:54 am

      I am the same way! Thanks Alyssa!

      Reply

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