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Boston Cream Pie Stuffed Hawaiian Rolls

A delightful blend of flavors that brings together the taste of Boston cream pie and the sweet goodness of Hawaiian rolls, perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat after dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pastry cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whipped to soft peaks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 large egg yolks Whisked thoroughly for a smooth custard
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate glaze
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the rolls
  • 12 pieces Hawaiian rolls Tops sliced off and insides hollowed out

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the tops off the Hawaiian rolls and carefully hollow out the insides, setting the removed bread aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted and smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Assembly
  1. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it gently into the chilled custard to create a light pastry cream.
  2. Fill each hollowed roll with the pastry cream, then replace the tops.
Glazing
  1. For the chocolate glaze, melt the chopped chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
  2. Dip the tops of the stuffed rolls into the chocolate glaze, letting excess drip off, and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the glaze before serving.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze them, wrap the filled rolls tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil for up to a month. To reheat, simply thaw in the fridge overnight and enjoy at room temperature, or warm them up for a few seconds in the microwave.