Boston Cream Pie Bars
Boston Cream Pie Bars are quicker and easier than the classic pie but just as tasty!
Servings:12 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
Filling
- 2 3.4 ounce packages instant vanilla pudding
- 2 ¼ cup half & half, or whole milk
Ganache
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup , (may sub honey)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Mix together butter, cake mix, and eggs. Press batter into prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool on a cooling rack.
- While base layer is baking, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl mix together the vanilla pudding mixes and half & half for 2-3 minutes until thick. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to fridge to chill while base layer is baking and cooling.
- When base is completely cooled, spread filling over base layer. Transfer back to the fridge while you prepare the ganache.
- In a microwave safe bowl combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and corn syrup. Microwave on half power for 2 minutes. Stir, then return to microwave for 20 seconds at a time (at half power still) stirring after each, until mixture is completely melted and smooth. Allow to cool.
- Remove the bars from the fridge, cut into squares. Drizzle ganache over squares and serve, or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Store in airtight container in fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 127 kcal, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 42 mg, Sodium: 54 mg, Potassium: 132 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 10 g, Vitamin A: 231 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 77 mg, Iron: 1 mg