Description
These Boston Cream Pie stuffed rolls feature soft Hawaiian Rolls filled with smooth vanilla cream and finished with a rich chocolate topping—perfect for quick, indulgent desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Rolls
- 1 pack sweet Hawaiian rolls (12 count)
Cream Filling
- Whole milk
- Granulated sugar
- Egg yolks
- Cornstarch
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Corn syrup (optional for shine)
Optional Garnish
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Warm the milk gently: Place milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Allow it to heat until you see steam rising, but do not let it boil.
- Mix the custard base: In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch until the mixture becomes smooth and light in color.
- Temper the eggs carefully: Slowly pour a portion of the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. This step prevents curdling.
- Cook the custard: Return the combined mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and forms a creamy consistency.
- Finish the cream: Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until fully blended. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and chill for at least one hour.
- Prepare the rolls: Using a small knife, cut a circular opening on top of each roll. Carefully remove some of the inside bread to create space for filling. Keep the tops aside.
- Fill the rolls: Transfer chilled cream into a piping bag or plastic bag with a corner cut. Fill each roll until the center is packed but not overflowing.
- Heat the cream for glaze: In a saucepan, warm heavy cream until it just begins to steam.
- Melt chocolate: Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit briefly, then stir until melted and smooth.
- Add finishing ingredients: Mix in butter and corn syrup to create a glossy texture.
- Apply the glaze: Spoon or dip the tops of each filled roll into the chocolate mixture.
- Let glaze set: Allow the rolls to rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes so the topping firms up slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Add powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fruit if desired. Serve immediately or chill until ready.
Notes
- Chill filling completely before use
- Use a piping bag for cleaner filling
- Serve slightly chilled for best taste and texture
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed roll
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g