Description
Delicate crepes filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with rich chocolate glaze, inspired by the classic Boston Cream Pie in an elegant dessert form.
Ingredients
- Crepes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Custard Filling:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Chocolate Glaze:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease.
- Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the pan, swirling to coat evenly. Cook 1–2 minutes per side. Repeat and set aside.
- To make custard, heat milk in a saucepan until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Slowly whisk warm milk into egg mixture, then return to saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter. Cool slightly.
- For glaze, heat cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes and stir until smooth.
- Fill crepes with custard, fold or roll, and drizzle with chocolate glaze before serving.
Notes
- Crepes can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Allow custard to cool before filling crepes.
- Best served fresh but can be chilled for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American