Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cupcakes

01 - 1 box of yellow cake mix or any vanilla cupcake recipe of your choice
02 - Ingredients required for the cake mix (such as eggs, oil, and water)

→ Filling

03 - 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
04 - 1 ½ cups of cold milk

→ Ganache Topping

05 - 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
06 - ½ cup of heavy cream

# Instructions:

01 - Begin by preheating your oven as directed on the cake mix box. Place cupcake liners into a cupcake tin. Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions. Fill each liner until about two-thirds full. Bake the cupcakes as instructed on the packaging or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool thoroughly before filling them.
02 - Combine the instant pudding mix with the cold milk in a mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until smooth, then leave the mixture to rest for roughly 5 minutes so it thickens.
03 - Use a small knife or cupcake corer to carve out a round cavity in the center of each cupcake, approximately an inch deep. Generously spoon or pipe the prepared vanilla pudding into the carved holes.
04 - Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour the cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Allow it to sit for 2 minutes, then stir until the mixture becomes smooth and shiny.
05 - Spoon the ganache over the filled cupcakes, letting it cascade gently over the sides. Let the ganache set for about 10–15 minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before adding the filling to avoid melting the pudding.
02 - You can substitute the instant pudding with homemade pastry cream for a more traditional flavor.
03 - If your ganache is too thick, mix in a small amount of warmed milk to achieve the desired consistency.
04 - Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the pudding for an extra boost of flavor.
05 - Prepare the cupcakes a day in advance if needed; store them in an airtight container until ready to fill and frost.

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