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Mini Boston Creme Pies

September 14, 2011

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My husband’s favorite desserts are pie and pudding. Even for his birthday he’d rather have pie than a birthday cake. So while flipping through a book called Simple Desserts Made Special With Cool Whip, I decided to combine a couple of the recipes, and make these little creme pies with puff pastry. They turned out AWESOME!

boston creme pie, Mini Boston Creme Pies, Joyful Homemaking

boston creme pie, Mini Boston Creme Pies, Joyful HomemakingI had never used puff pastry before, because I was intimidated by it, but it was easy to use, and added so much to the dessert.
Here is what you need:

boston creme pie, Mini Boston Creme Pies, Joyful Homemaking


1 puff pastry sheet
One 4 serving size box of instant french vanilla pudding
1 cup of cool whip thawed, more for topping the dessert
1 1/4 cups of milk
1/2 cup of chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon of shortening

Lay out your puff pastry sheet after it has thawed.

boston creme pie, Mini Boston Creme Pies, Joyful Homemaking
boston creme pie, Mini Boston Creme Pies, Joyful Homemaking

Gently cut through it to make 9 squares.  Separate the pieces and place on a cookie sheet, and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
Let cool and slice in half through the middle.
Whisk up the pudding and milk, then gently fold in the cool whip.
You can do this step ahead of time and refrigerate the pudding mixture.
Then take a large spoonful of the pudding, and dollop it on half of each pastry shell. Keep in mind you need to spread it out over 9, unless you want very generous amounts of pudding, on a fewer number of pastry shells.
Top each with the other half of the pastry shell, and you are ready for the chocolate sauce.  Melt your chocolate chips and shortening on low heat, till it will drizzle off of a spoon.

boston creme pie, Mini Boston Creme Pies, Joyful HomemakingDrizzle over your pastry, and serve like this, or give it a dollop of whipped cream.

boston creme pie, Mini Boston Creme Pies, Joyful Homemaking

Mini Boston Creme Pies

Print Recipe
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • One 4 serving size box of instant french vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup of cool whip thawed more for topping the dessert
  • 1 1/4 cups of milk
  • 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
  • 1 Tablespoon of shortening

Instructions

  • Lay out your puff pastry sheet after it has thawed.
  • Gently cut through it to make 9 squares. Separate the pieces and place on a cookie sheet, and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Let cool and slice in half through the middle.
  • Whisk up the pudding and milk, then gently fold in the cool whip.
  • You can do this step ahead of time and refrigerate the pudding mixture.
  • Then take a large spoonful of the pudding, and dollop it on half of each pastry shell. Keep in mind you need to spread it out over 9, unless you want very generous amounts of pudding, on a fewer number of pastry shells.
  • Top each with the other half of the pastry shell, and you are ready for the chocolate sauce. Melt your chocolate chips and shortening on low heat, till it will drizzle off of a spoon.
Servings: 9

boston creme pie, Mini Boston Creme Pies, Joyful Homemaking

boston creme pie, Mini Boston Creme Pies, Joyful Homemaking

Doesn’t it look scrumptious? Let me tell you, it is! These refrigerate very nicely too if you aren’t serving them right away. My hubby loved this treat, and I really enjoyed working with puff pastry for the first time. It was so easy to use, and really added a lot of special-ness to the dessert.

Hope you enjoy!

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  1. Judy Haughton-James says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Looks so delicious! I am going to run and have breakfast in Jamaica now. I am so hungry!:)

    Reply
  2. Annie-Savor This Moment says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Looks totally kid friendly! I’ll have to give this one a whirl. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Jenn says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:12 am

    This sounds like the perfect dessert!

    Reply
  4. Nancy@OwensOlivia says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    OMGosh I need to eat this now! I don’t care it’s only 9am. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    September 16, 2011 at 10:15 am

    This recipe looks delicious! Thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  6. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    September 16, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Dangerously delicious! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday.

    Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    I came across your blog on At the Picket Fence and I love your post!

    I would love it if you would drop by Jane Deere and link up to Fusion Fridays with your favorite or most recent recipes, handmade crafts, diy projects, tips & tricks, and how to’s! { open through Wednesday! }

    http://janedeereblog.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    September 16, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    These look truly delightful! I can’t wait to try. Love how easy they are too! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!

    Reply
  9. Tanya says

    September 17, 2011 at 12:32 am

    This looks so fantastic! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  10. Natalie says

    September 17, 2011 at 1:20 am

    Oh mercy!!! This is right up my alley! Thank you SO much for sharing! I just found you on TT&J! 🙂

    Nat from
    Natsprat.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Sandra says

    September 17, 2011 at 1:31 am

    Those look so good, I love puff pastry desserts 🙂

    Reply
  12. Jill says

    September 17, 2011 at 2:51 am

    Wow! This looks delicious! I’m pinning it so I can make it later!

    Reply
  13. Teri@thefreshmancook says

    September 17, 2011 at 5:04 am

    This looks beautiful and delicious! I linked to you from Food on Friday. Thanks for posting such a great recipe.

    Reply
  14. Shannon says

    September 18, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    This looks amazing! I am making this asap! Thanks for sharing!

    Shannon @ Imperfectly-Inspired.blogspot.com

    Reply
  15. Miz Helen says

    September 18, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Hi Margo,
    This is a seriously wonderful dessert. Your Mini Boston Creme Pies look awesome and I just love how easy you made it look. Hope you are having a great week end and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  16. Tam says

    September 18, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    Oh! this looks so yummy! great job!

    Reply
  17. ferrellgraph-x says

    September 18, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    This looks so insane good and easy! thanks for sharing!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer Ferrell

    Reply
  18. Nan @ Playful Decor says

    September 19, 2011 at 12:47 am

    Oh, I just love Boston Cream! This is do-able in my book! Tahnks for sharing & linking up with the Creative Bloggers Party – I’m co-hosting with SJ! Have a great night!

    Reply
  19. Chef in Training says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:10 am

    I just wanted to let you know, I am featuring your yummy recipe tomorrow on Mouth-Watering-Monday! Be sure to come check it out and feel free to grab a “featured” button!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  20. Lisa says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:47 am

    I just want to dig right in. Thanks for linking up to Sweets for a Saturday.

    Reply
  21. Evie says

    September 19, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    Those look amazing…Bostom Cream is a huge favorite, so I think I’m gonna have to try these! Thanks for sharing!

    evie @ brown paper packages

    Reply
  22. Chic Homeschool Mama says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Seriously- I wish that if I licked my screen I would be able to taste it- looks so GOOD!

    Reply
  23. Abby says

    September 19, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Beautiful! Don’t you just love working with puff pastry?

    Reply
  24. Jordan McCollum says

    September 20, 2011 at 3:57 am

    These look amazing!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  25. Heather says

    September 20, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Those look amazing! I will have to try this recipe!

    Reply
  26. ladybehindthecurtain.com says

    September 21, 2011 at 5:17 am

    YUM! I LOVE your recipe! Would you come over to CAST PARTY WEDNESDAY tomorrow and share your recipe with us?
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!
    http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/

    Reply
  27. Michelle says

    September 21, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    These look delicious and so easy! THANK YOU for linking up at DIY Thrifty 101. You have been featured this week, stop by and grab an “I was featured” button! 🙂
    Michelle
    http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com

    Reply
  28. Walking on Sunshine... says

    September 22, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    This looks like a GREAT and easy recipe. I know my hubby will love this! He’s going away for a few days this weekend and I think I’ll surprise him with it when he comes home Sunday night. Love your blog!!!!

    Reply
  29. Carla and Michael says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    My favorite pie, in single serve packets. Love this idea. I have always been intimidated about trying to make the usual pie form so I always buy it. Now I can definately do this. Thanks. Visiting from Tasty Tuesday.

    Reply
  30. Sarah @ Sugar Bananas! says

    September 25, 2011 at 1:57 am

    Oooo, picture perfect. Boston Creme is a big favorite around here. Thanks for sharing with Sweets This Week.

    Sarah

    Reply
  31. Mom Blog Society says

    September 26, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Visiting from Melt In Your Mouth Hop. Please return the favor. Also, Mom Blog Society is looking for recipes to feature on our site. We would love to feature you blog. Come on over if you are interested, I will be watching for you. You Can be featured more than once TOO! http://www.momblogsociety.com

    Reply
  32. Dee says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:38 am

    This was delicious. Thanks for the quick & easy recipe.

    Reply
    • Margo says

      March 16, 2012 at 1:07 am

      I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply

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