Description
These Easy Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites combine the classic flavors of Boston Cream Pie into a delicious cookie form, featuring soft yellow cake cookie cups filled with creamy vanilla pudding and topped with rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Cups
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
Vanilla Cream Filling
- 1 (3.25 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Chocolate Ganache
- 2 tbsp semi-sweet baking chips
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Cups: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk or sift the yellow cake mix to remove lumps. Add the softened butter and eggs, then combine using a handheld mixer or by hand until the dough is thick and sticky. Using a small cookie scoop or 1/2 tablespoon, place mounds of dough into each muffin cup. Press the dough down with your fingers to flatten evenly. Bake for 9-11 minutes, then immediately loosen the edges with an offset spatula or knife. Once cooled, press the center of each cookie with a tart shaper or the end of a wooden spoon to create an indentation. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Make Vanilla Cream Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix, heavy cream, and milk. Mix with a mixer or whisk until the mixture is thick and forms stiff peaks. Transfer the cream to a pastry bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off for piping.
- Fill Cookie Cups: Pipe a generous amount of vanilla cream into the indentation of each cooled cookie cup, ensuring the filling is well centered and slightly mounded.
- Prepare Chocolate Ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the heavy cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave for 20 seconds, then whisk until smooth and silky. If needed, microwave in additional 10-second increments, whisking after each, until the ganache reaches the desired consistency.
- Top Cookies and Chill: Spoon about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the ganache over the vanilla cream on each cookie. Refrigerate the cookie bites until the ganache is set, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the refrigerator and serve these delightful Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a mini muffin pan for evenly sized cookie cups.
- Make sure the cookie cups are completely cooled before piping the cream to prevent melting.
- Adjust the amount of ganache on top based on preference for chocolate intensity.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be made ahead and assembled just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
