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If you are reading just this tiny blurb we did not get cable/internet hooked up. So I went ahead and did this short little write up. This time around, Mary of Alpineberry, challenged the Daring Bakers to make what is called a Bostini Cream Pie. Similar to the Boston Cream Pie except this one has an orange chiffon cake(which is quite tasty I might add), a custard base and chocolate sauce on top. I chose to make mine using disposable star molds(while I was going through the cleaning out mode). I was able to unmold mine because the molds were made of foil and I could just peel away. Most people made them in glass containers since it really wasn’t that moldable. I’m not the biggest fan of pastry cream so I would have preferred less of that and more of cake. But all in all it made for a good dessert.

Bostini Cream Pie
(from Donna Scala & Kurtis Baguley of Bistro Don Giovanni and Scala’s Bistro)
Makes 8 generous servings

INGREDIENTS:

Custard

3/4 cup whole milk
2 3/4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 whole egg, beaten
9 egg yolks, beaten
3 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 vanilla bean (EDITED: vanilla extract is okay)
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar

Chiffon Cake

1 1/2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1 1/3 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup beaten egg yolks (3 to 4 yolks)
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup egg whites (about 8 large)
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Chocolate Glaze

8 ounces semi or bittersweet chocolate
8 ounces unsalted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

To prepare the custard:

Combine the milk and cornstarch in a bowl; blend until smooth. Whisk in the whole egg and yolks, beating until smooth. Combine the cream, vanilla bean and sugar in a saucepan and carefully bring to a boil. When the mixture just boils, whisk a ladleful into the egg mixture to temper it, then whisk this back into the cream mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Strain the custard and pour into 8 large custard cups. Refrigerate to chill.

To prepare the chiffon cakes:

Preheat the oven to 325Β°F. Spray 8 molds with nonstick cooking spray. You may use 7-ounce custard cups, ovenproof wide mugs or even large foil cups. Whatever you use should be the same size as the custard cups.

Sift the cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Add the oil, egg yolks, orange juice, zest and vanilla. Stir until smooth, but do not overbeat.

Beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form. Gently fold the beaten whites into the orange batter. Fill the sprayed molds nearly to the top with the batter.

Bake approximately 25 minutes, until the cakes bounce back when lightly pressed with your fingertip. Do not overbake. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. When completely cool, remove the cakes from the molds. Cover the cakes to keep them moist.

To prepare the glaze:

Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Place the butter in a saucepan and heat until it is just about to bubble. Remove from the heat; add the chocolate and stir to melt. Pour through a strainer and keep warm.

To assemble:

Cut a thin slice from the top of each cake to create a flat surface. Place a cake flat-side down on top of each custard. Cover the tops with warm chocolate glaze. Serve immediately.

To see what all the other Daring Bakers did with their Bostini Cream Pies head on over to the Daring Bakers Blogroll.

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  1. April says

    October 29, 2007 at 5:49 am

    Lovely presentation! It looks great!

    Reply
  2. carole says

    October 29, 2007 at 6:38 am

    Welcome back. And, what a beautiful recipe to begin your new internet.

    By the way, did you remember to change your email address on your blog?

    Reply
  3. baking soda says

    October 29, 2007 at 6:39 am

    Isn’t that little starfish too cute for words? How on earth did you get your custard so shapely? Well done!

    Reply
  4. marye says

    October 29, 2007 at 7:08 am

    Presentation is beautiful..nice job!

    Reply
  5. Tanna says

    October 29, 2007 at 7:10 am

    Gad, how did you chocolate get like so thick. That’s beautiful!
    You’re a wonder Peabody, no internet and you still post.
    Trust the rest of the house and especially the kitchen (ok the bed too) are coming together smoothly!

    Reply
  6. Anne says

    October 29, 2007 at 7:14 am

    lovely star shaped bostini’s! the presentation is just brilliant:)

    Reply
  7. Jenny says

    October 29, 2007 at 7:44 am

    Shall we bribe the cable/internet company with promises of Bostini’s of their own if only they rush out and get you set up? I’m sure if you showed them that picture they would be tripping over their own feet to get to you.

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    October 29, 2007 at 7:49 am

    You are a star Grace! Those are some luscious bostinis!

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  9. veron says

    October 29, 2007 at 8:11 am

    That is a phenomenal-looking bostini!

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  10. Sheltie Girl says

    October 29, 2007 at 8:18 am

    Peabody – Your custard stars turned out so beautifully. My custard didn’t firm up all the way, but still tasty to eat. Lovely presentation!

    Good luck on your move.

    Natalie @ Gluten A Go Go

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  11. Lydia says

    October 29, 2007 at 8:24 am

    I’m not sure I’d even get past that luscious chocolate topping to the rest of those beautiful little pies….yum!

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  12. Dana says

    October 29, 2007 at 8:26 am

    That looks beautiful! And I’m totally impressed that you were able to do ANYTHING in the midst of a move…

    Reply
  13. Susan says

    October 29, 2007 at 8:54 am

    Really lovely! I’m curious to know how you got your custard to hold its shape. Mine was good but definitely did not have enough body to stand up by itself, even with peel-away molds.

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  14. brilynn says

    October 29, 2007 at 9:24 am

    Hope the move is going well!

    Nice job on unmolding everything to neatly.

    Reply
  15. aria says

    October 29, 2007 at 9:25 am

    brave , daring , and beautiful! wow, that looks amazing. that custard….

    Reply
  16. Jenn says

    October 29, 2007 at 9:27 am

    I am not a big fan of pastry cream either, and ended up eating some of the cake with just the chiffon cake and the chocolate. Your chocolate truly look decadent.. I love it!

    http://www.chocolateshavings.ca

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  17. Cyndi says

    October 29, 2007 at 9:38 am

    Fantastic…..utterly fantastic! How did you mold the pastry cream into a star shape?

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  18. Belinda says

    October 29, 2007 at 10:15 am

    Just beautiful, Peabody! You never fail to create delectable confections, even with the stress of moving house! I hope everything is starting to get “sort of” settled…I know it takes a while to get everything the way you want it when moving. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  19. fon says

    October 29, 2007 at 10:32 am

    i love everything on your blog every thing looks delicious

    Reply
  20. kellypea says

    October 29, 2007 at 10:52 am

    I missed you last night at about a minute past midnight beginning my bostini surf…The stars are excellent. How’s the new place?

    Reply
  21. Nabeela says

    October 29, 2007 at 11:03 am

    Love the star molds…they make the dessert look nicer

    Reply
  22. Nabeela says

    October 29, 2007 at 11:03 am

    Love the star moulds…they make the dessert look nicer

    Reply
  23. Kelly-Jane says

    October 29, 2007 at 11:36 am

    Great presentation! Love the custard done as a star too, well done =)

    Reply
  24. Tarah says

    October 29, 2007 at 12:16 pm

    Mmmm, looks so good! And it looks so adorable shaped as a star! Looks lovely :]

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  25. lynn says

    October 29, 2007 at 12:26 pm

    Lovely job. I would lick the chocolate off my monitor, if I could. Your pies kind of look like turtles – very cute!

    Reply
  26. Annemarie says

    October 29, 2007 at 12:52 pm

    As ever, your dessert looks just gorgeous. The chocolate sauce alone makes me want to rush to the kitchen and try to make some for myself.

    Reply
  27. Anita says

    October 29, 2007 at 1:26 pm

    Mmmm..love how fluffy the cake looks and how gooey the chocolate is…gorgeous job!

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  28. Deborah says

    October 29, 2007 at 2:32 pm

    I always love your presentation!! I hope your internet is up soon so we can see what you are making in your new kitchen!

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  29. DaviMack says

    October 29, 2007 at 2:37 pm

    With everybody else: I love the shape! Also, I’m envious that you got your custard to hold a shape at all!

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  30. Mary says

    October 29, 2007 at 3:03 pm

    Love the stars! I’m glad that you were able to fit in the challenge this month. I hope the move and everything else is going smoothly.

    Reply
  31. Claire says

    October 29, 2007 at 3:32 pm

    So cute! I was wondering how you had gotten your custard in such a great star shape. Hope moving is going well.

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  32. Courtney Foster says

    October 29, 2007 at 3:48 pm

    wow those are beautiful, love the star shape, your custard looks great. i cant believe how perfect they look and you just moved, BRAVE you are a star like your bostini

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  33. Laura Rebecca says

    October 29, 2007 at 4:23 pm

    I remain impressed that you (A) were the first person (to my knowledge) to complete this month’s challenge (B) that you did this in the midst of getting ready to move and (C) with all the stress that accompanies moving, you turn out this challenge like it was nothing. (And (D) you kicked off a mini-DBer craze using star shaped tins for this challenge!)

    Kudos to you, Peabody!

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  34. Marce says

    October 29, 2007 at 4:41 pm

    wonderful presentation, Peabody, and drool-worthy pictures as usual. Let´s hope the internet service hurries up!

    Reply
  35. Ivonne says

    October 29, 2007 at 5:03 pm

    Beautiful as always, Peabody! Hope you’re surviving the move!

    Reply
  36. chris says

    October 29, 2007 at 5:21 pm

    You’re sweet to get to this with everything going on. Your Bostini looks fabulous! I love the molds. Bravo my friend!

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  37. MrsPresley says

    October 29, 2007 at 5:40 pm

    wow! love the star shape… gave it a unique look πŸ™‚ this is mouth watering! hope the move is coming along well…

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  38. Elle says

    October 29, 2007 at 6:17 pm

    Hope you are well into the unpacking and getting internet access (miss you) and finding time to bake. Your stars are darn cute, even if they have more pastry cream than you wanted.

    Reply
  39. Lisa says

    October 29, 2007 at 7:00 pm

    Yes yes.. gorgeous as always.. lovely, fantastic.

    But..

    I MISS YOU! Can’t ya kick the cable guy/gal in the ass & tell him/her to hurry the fakk up? Or have you just been fondling your new counter tops?

    Hurry back Gracie!!!

    xoxo

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  40. laurie says

    October 29, 2007 at 7:50 pm

    Man, I dont think I could go without my cable/internet. Bless you, thats the worst part of moving for me!

    Your tinis look great. Im with the others, I would lick my screen to get at that chocolate!

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  41. Tartelette says

    October 29, 2007 at 9:30 pm

    Great job as always and what a great way to wake up in the morning with a Bostini right in my eyes!
    Good luck on the move!

    Reply
  42. Jen Yu says

    October 29, 2007 at 10:24 pm

    Peabody, you rock! Hope you guys are getting settled in alright.

    Reply
  43. Gnuffle says

    October 29, 2007 at 10:34 pm

    I was thinking you might put lemon/citrusy ice cream as a base instead of custard. I don’t like custard that much either so i’m trying not to put as much as possible. It looks so pretty!

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  44. Katie says

    October 29, 2007 at 11:53 pm

    I love your start shaped moulds. They make it look so stylish

    Reply
  45. Alice Q. Foodie says

    October 30, 2007 at 12:17 am

    Man, I love that close up! Very nice molds too. Mine is so boring compared to everyone else’s! πŸ™‚

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  46. Anh says

    October 30, 2007 at 1:25 am

    Stunning! You are always my inspiration!

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  47. VeggieGirl says

    October 30, 2007 at 7:19 am

    gorgeous!! the star-shaped chiffon cake is brilliant!!

    Reply
  48. megan says

    October 30, 2007 at 8:42 am

    I just want to lick my screen and take that cute pup(previous post)home!

    Reply
  49. Amy says

    October 30, 2007 at 1:23 pm

    Your custard turned out beautifully! I love the star shape. πŸ™‚

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  50. Julie says

    October 30, 2007 at 1:31 pm

    I like the height, and your thick chocolate sauce looks fabulous! I’m a true fan of the thick sauce. Your molded custard looks tasty, too!

    Reply
  51. Andrea says

    October 30, 2007 at 2:01 pm

    Lovely closeup photos, and that thick chocolate on top just makes my mouth water! Beautiful star shapes!

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  52. maria~ says

    October 30, 2007 at 2:03 pm

    I absolutely love your presentation: the star shapes, the thick chocolate glaze and the lighting is just to die for! J’adore!

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  53. breadchick says

    October 30, 2007 at 6:45 pm

    Great job as usual Peabody. Hope your move went well and can’t wait to see what lovely stuff starts flowing out of your new oven! hugs!!!

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  54. Kevin says

    October 30, 2007 at 8:05 pm

    Looks great! You really got the custard to set well. I like the star shape.

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  55. Christina says

    October 30, 2007 at 8:15 pm

    I like the layered look and that you were able to form the custard. It looks beautiful!

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  56. sher says

    October 30, 2007 at 11:38 pm

    They look beautiful! I love the star shape, and am amazed at how perfect they came out. And the chocolate looks so lush.

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  57. joey says

    October 31, 2007 at 5:19 am

    I love your Bostini! That stars are just perfect! Your close-ups are always so mouth-wateringly good πŸ™‚

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  58. Amanda says

    November 1, 2007 at 3:54 am

    Beautiful, beautiful presentation!

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  59. Dolores says

    November 1, 2007 at 4:42 pm

    For a “short blurb” you sure kick-started my appetite. Between you and Ivonne, the stash of leftover Bostini in my refrigerator is going to decrease by one tonight…

    Hope the cable guy shows up soon, I need my Peabody fix!

    Reply
  60. Rosa says

    November 1, 2007 at 6:22 pm

    What a great idea! I love your presentation! Awesome!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  61. Steph says

    November 1, 2007 at 8:06 pm

    looks cute! hopefully the move has gone more or less smoothly!

    Reply
  62. kitten says

    November 1, 2007 at 10:51 pm

    i love the double stars. just gorgeous !

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  63. Meeta says

    November 2, 2007 at 1:06 am

    Simply gorgeous Pea. Love the star shape – unique just like you are! Hugs!

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  64. Dharm says

    November 2, 2007 at 4:46 am

    It looks just Grand!! I love how you plated it and the choc dripping off the top makes me want some NOW! Great Job as usual….! πŸ™‚

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  65. Inne says

    November 3, 2007 at 3:31 am

    So cute Peabody, with the star shapes. Congrats with your new house and happy baking in your new kitchen!

    Reply
  66. Gabi says

    November 6, 2007 at 11:06 am

    Hey that Bostini has “star quality” πŸ˜‰
    Beautiful as everything you do is…
    Happy housewarming.
    xoxo

    Reply
  67. courtney says

    November 7, 2007 at 7:05 am

    Congrats on the new house and your Bostinis look perfect and lucious. Glad you were able to get it all done. I love your photos and your blog is very nice.

    Reply
  68. LizG says

    November 8, 2007 at 10:34 pm

    Wow! you got that custard to actually mold. Well done. Beautiful presentation. Well done. I hope the move went well…. Cheers!

    Reply
  69. Fran@fransfavs.com says

    March 3, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Just discovered your site and am enjoying browsing. I, too, made these Bostini Cream Pies although I swapped out the cake part for a well-loved recipe. Absolutely a to-die-for dessert!

    Reply

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