Boston Cream Pie Pancakes

Indulge in Boston Cream Pie Pancakes, a decadent breakfast treat featuring homemade pastry cream, rich chocolate ganache, and fluffy pancakes.

Stack of pancakes with pastry cream and ganache. Text overlay: "Boston cream pie pancakes."

Welcome to a delicious twist on breakfast! This recipe, brought to you by Megan, combines the classic comfort of pancakes with the irresistible flavors of a Boston Cream Pie.

Imagine a world where breakfast is a dessert. A world where you can start your day with the sweet, creamy goodness of a Boston Cream Pie, but in pancake form. That’s precisely what we’re offering with these Boston Cream Pie Pancakes.

These pancakes are more than just a meal; they’re an experience. They capture the essence of a Boston Cream Pie, with layers of fluffy pancakes, luscious pastry cream, and a decadent chocolate ganache.

Why choose between pancakes and cake when you can have both? These pancakes are a celebration of flavor and texture, designed to bring a little joy to your morning.

Pancakes on plate with cream and ganache, with plain pancakes in background and pitcher of ganache.

To make these Boston Cream Pie Pancakes, start by preparing the pastry cream the night before. This allows the flavors to meld and the cream to thicken perfectly. Before assembling, whip up a batch of rich chocolate ganache.

Closeup front view of pancakes with wedge removed.

To assemble, simply stack your golden pancakes, layering each with a generous amount of pastry cream. Then, drizzle the top with the smooth, decadent chocolate ganache and enjoy this delightful treat.

Recipe

Boston Cream Pie Pancakes















5 from 1 vote
By
Rachel Gurk
Prep Time:

30 minutes


Cook Time:

25 minutes


Additional Time:

2 hours


Total Time:

2 hours


55 minutes


Servings:

4
servings
Stack of pancakes, with wedge removed, on square silver plate.
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Indulge in Boston cream pie pancakes, with homemade pastry cream, chocolate ganache, and fluffy pancakes for a decadent breakfast.

Ingredients

Pastry Cream



  • ⅓
    cup
    granulated sugar



  • 1½
    tablespoons
    cornstarch



  • 1
    cup
    milk



  • 1
    cup
    half-and-half



  • 1
    whole vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
    (or
    2 ½ tablespoons pure vanilla extract)