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Boston cream pie
noun[ C or U ]
USuk /ˌbɒs.tən ˌkriːm ˈpaɪ/ us /ˈbɑːs.tən ˌkriːm ˈpaɪ/
a round cake of two layers that is filled with custard (= a sweet sauce made from eggs, milk, and sugar) and covered with a very thin layer of chocolate:
Despite its name, the Boston cream pie is actually a cake.
Sitting beside a log fire while devouring a Boston cream pie is a pretty superb way to warm up.
The President's favourite desserts were Boston cream pie, baked Alaska, and macadamia nut souffle.
To assemble the Boston cream pie, spread pastry cream (a kind of custard) on one layer of sponge cake, and place the second layer on it. Then pour the ganache over the top.
This chocolate ganache is often used as a filling for truffles and as a coating for cakes such as Boston cream pie.
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