Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites Recipe
These bite-sized Boston Cream Pie Cookie Cups combine the classic flavors of the traditional Boston Cream Pie into easy-to-make cookie cups. They have a yellow cake base filled with creamy vanilla pudding and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties or a fun dessert!
Yield: 36 cookie bites
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Cookie Cups:
1 box yellow cake mix
2 eggs
cup butter, softened
Vanilla Cream:
1 3.25 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream
cup milk
Chocolate Ganache:
2 tbsp semi-sweet baking chips
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cookie Cups:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C.
Grease a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, sift or whisk the yellow cake mix to remove any lumps.
Add the softened butter and eggs to the cake mix and mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
Using a small cookie scoop or about tbsp, place a mound of cookie dough into each muffin cup.
Flatten each mound with your fingers to create a level surface.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and immediately run a knife or offset spatula around the edge of each cookie to loosen them from the pan.
Once slightly cooled, press down the center of each cookie with a tart shaper or the back of a spoon to create an indentation for the filling.
Transfer the cookie cups to a cooling rack to cool completely.
2. Make the Vanilla Cream:
In a medium bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix, heavy cream, and milk.
Using a hand mixer or whisk, mix until the pudding thickens and forms stiff peaks.
Transfer the vanilla cream to a pastry bag or Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off.
3. Fill the Cookie Cups:
Pipe a generous amount of vanilla cream into the indentation of each cookie cup.
4. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream.
Microwave for 20 seconds, then whisk until smooth and silky. If needed, microwave in 10-second increments until you reach the right consistency.
Spoon teaspoon of ganache onto the top of each cookie cup.
5. Serve:
Refrigerate the cookie bites until the ganache is set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
These Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites are a delightful treat with the perfect balance of creamy filling, sweet cake, and chocolate topping. Enjoy