Pie Recipes: Boston Cream Pie

Boston Cream Pie

    1/3 c  Granulated sugar
      2 T  Flour
      1    Egg, slightly beaten
    3/4 c  Milk
      1 T  Rum
    1/2 c  Light corn syrup
      6 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
      1 T  Butter
    1/4 c  Half and half or milk
    1/4 t  Vanilla extract
 18 1/2 oz Pk yellow cake mix
           Ingredients as called for
           On package label
 
In a medium-sized, heat-resistant, non-metallic bowl, combine sugar, flour, egg and 1/4 cup milk together.

Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened and smooth. Stir every 30 seconds.

Place in refrigerator to chill.

In a 1-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic measuring cup, combine corn syrup, chocolate pieces and butter.

Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Stir occasionally.

Gradually stir in milk and vanilla. Blend well.

Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 1/2 minutes.

Chill in refrigerator.

While custard and topping are cooling, prepare cake mix according to package directions.

Grease two 8-inch, heat-resistant, non-metallic cake pans.

Divide batter between each prepared cake pan.

Cover each cake pan with clear plastic wrap and heat in Microwave Oven 6 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Invert cakes onto a cooling rack.

When cake has cooled, place one layer on serving plate. Spread chilled custard on top.

Place other layer on top of custard and spread chilled chocolate sauce over top and let drizzle down sides.

Chill pie in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

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