It has been suggested that Boston cream doughnut be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since March 2024. |
Course | Dessert |
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Place of origin | Boston, Massachusetts |
Region or state | New England |
Serving temperature | Room temperature or chilled |
Main ingredients | Sponge cake, custard, chocolate glaze |
A Boston cream pie is a cake with a cream filling.[1] The dessert acquired its name when cakes and pies were baked in the same pans, and the words were used interchangeably.[2] In the late 19th century, this type of cake was variously called a "cream pie", a "chocolate cream pie", or a "custard cake".[2]