It is time again for another Daring Bakers Challenge!! I can’t believe October is almost over already….
I told myself I would not procrastinate the Daring Bakers challenges anymore, but of course I made this for dessert on Sunday night before needing to post about it on Monday. At least I didn’t have any troubles with this one!
It’s always fun to do something that I am familiar with, like the cinnamon buns, but it is also fun to try something new that I have never had before. This would fall into the latter category. I have had Boston Cream Pie before, but I had never heard of this challenge – the Bostini Cream Pie. This month’s challenge was chosen by Mary of Alpineberry. It comes from Donna Scala & Kurtis Baguley of Bistro Don Giovanni. The recipe can be found on Mary’s blog, here.
When I first read about this month’s challenge, I was excited, but a little nervous. This dessert starts with a pool of vanilla custard, topped with an orange chiffon cake and drizzled with chocolate. Now I am a huge fan of the orange/chocolate combination, but I have never been a huge custard fan. Not that I don’t like it, but if I was given the choice of a custard filled donut or a jelly filled donut, I would always choose the jelly. So I wasn’t quite sure that I would love this, but part of being a Daring Baker is tackling the challenge, no matter what it is!!
The challenge was pretty straight forward. I made the custard, and everything came together well. I only did 1/3 of the custard, as there are only 2 of us and we don’t need to be eating custard for days!! I decided to make the full recipe of the cake, because it is a little easier to save and have for a snack another day. When I had finished the custard and emptied it into the bowls I chose to use, I licked the pan – and then went back to lick the pan – and kept going back until there was practically nothing to clean out of the pan!! This custard was GOOD!! I had high hopes for the cake, but to my surprise, it was what disappointed me a bit. I was expecting a really light cake, but mine was kind of eggy. Yeah, I know it has a HUGE amount of eggs in it, but I didn’t expect the texture to be so eggy. So I was completely surprised to find that I could have eaten the whole batch of custard, but the cake wasn’t my favorite.
So how did it all taste together? Fantastic!! We don’t usually have desserts like this after dinner (mostly because we are always too full to eat dessert!) but this was a real treat. My husband loved it so much that he ate 2!
For my last 3 Daring Bakers challenges, I have shown a slide show of the steps for the challenge, but my picture taking this time around was less than perfect. Most of the pictures are so blurry that it looks like a child took them. Oh well, there’s always next month!!
For more of the Bostini Cream Pie, visit the Daring Bakers Blogroll for a list of all of the Daring Bakers!!
Peabody says
Fantastic as always!
Dolores says
I miss the slide show, but I’m glad that this challenge worked for you even if it was a bit of a stretch. We loved the custard too.
LizG says
Your bostini looks absolutely scrumptious, Deborah! Great picture too. Well done!
Marie says
I didn’t get very good pictures of my challenge either, although I think yours looks good! I thought the custard had a lovely flavour as well, and actually it did set up better the day after, although on the day mine seemed rather runny. Well done you!
steph- whisk/spoon says
this was a good after dinner treat! i have extra cake in the freezer.
Amy says
They turned out great! It’s so cute your husband ate two. 🙂
Ivonne says
Oh, Deborah!
It’s just gorgeous … you did a fantastic job!
Dharm says
Deb,
It looks great! A job well done!
Julie says
I’m glad the Bostini surprised you with how well the custard came out, and that the assembled dessert came out so well! The plated dessert looks awesome–I even love the orange color under your plate.
marias23 says
Wonderful job! It looks so pretty and delicious!
Lis says
Fantastic Deborah! And yeah.. it’s funny how one component of this did not go over well with some people – but was loved by others. weird. =)
Very impressive Bostini, sweetie!
xoxo
Julius says
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such kind compliments on my first DB challenge.
Your bostini is *lovely*
Julius, The Occasional Baker
Katie B. says
Beautiful!! If procrastinating yields such great results, you should do it every month!!
iCook2live says
Great job. I love the flecks of vanilla throughout your custard.
Sheltie Girl says
Your bostinis turned out beautifully. My favorite part was the custard too.
My family agrees with you about the cake too.
Natalie @ Gluten A Go Go
slush says
OoOo a fellow procrastinator! I waited till the last minute too. Glad Im not the only one. And my oldest son was the one who ate 2, and then another the next day.
You did a marvelous job, its look fantastic!
joey says
I can totally understand why your husband went for seconds…it look luscious! I love the specks of vanilla bean in the custard 🙂
Anne says
The glossy chocolate glaze made it even more delish. It’s simply lovely 🙂
african vanielje says
so glad I’m not the only procrastinator. Your bostini look scrummy .
The Caked Crusader says
How glossy is the chocolate in that photo? It’s like food porn!!
sher says
It looks so dreamy! Your photos really capture the creamy splendor of it all.
kitten says
beautiful presentation. you did the right thing by making 1/3 of the custard. i think i still have some in my fridge !!
Kevin says
Your bostini cream pie looks good! I made mine on Sunday as well… The custard was my favorite part though I will definitely be making a chiffon cake again.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
Great job! It looks marvelous!
Cheers,
Rosa
the chocolate lady מרת שאקאלאד says
That custard is dangerous stuff! It was wise to make a smaller amount.
ChefSara says
Looks great Deborah! My husband was a huge fan of these as well!
thepassionatecook says
i have the best intentions to make next months challenge on the first weekend in november. never, ever will i leave it so late again. because i do know that things can go wrong, i was just incredibly lucky these past two times 😉
Dagmar - A Cat in the Kitchen says
Your bostinis look great!
thepassionatecook says
how funny, i didn’t find the cake eggy at all – isn’t it interesting how everyone makes the same thing, yet the experience is different every time? i found the orange flavour of the cake really lifting and loved this dessert to bits. can’t wait for the next round!
Mary says
You really captured the spirit of being a DB! Thanks for doing a great job on the challenge.
Jen Yu says
Looks tasty to me 🙂 Btw, if you worry about camera blur, you can get a decent tripod for $30 to fix that! Great job on your bostinis!
jen at use real butter
Madeleine says
I love more the cake than the custard! hehehe!
Congratulations Deborah… 🙂
Christina says
Wonderful job! It looks very lovely.
Tartelette says
I ma with you on the custard..sinfully good! About the eggs, waht size eggs did you use? Sometimes it can make a big difference. They tured out beautifully anyways!
Susan says
Looks great. How happy that you discovered you like custard – me too.
Belinda says
Debrorah, your Bostini Cream Pie looks so pretty, and I like the dark chocolate glaze contasted against the orange background in the photo…very eye catching. 🙂 I’m not a custard person either (although it now sounds like you ARE!), but I agree, its fun to tackle new things in the Daring Baker spirit, and to learn something along the way. 🙂
cupcaketastic says
These look great, and the custard looks tasty with the vanilla seeds speckling through it.
Courtney says
wow that looks great, all your stuff does though you are a great baker, chef and blogger
Beth G. says
YAY!! I haven’t checked my reader yet, so yours was the first I got to see- this looks DELICIOUS! :O)
broadcasting from a knitting parlour says
Good stuff, eh? A husband is good to have to help out with massive volumes of way rich food. I agree with you. That custard was over the top.
breadchick says
Great job again on your challenge. Glad you were able to find a few minutes and this month’s Bostinis sure were good weren’t they!!!
Claire says
I’m usually NOT a chocolate and orange fan, but this combo was just subtle enough that it was enjoyable. Great job!
Chris says
Looks great! I was all about the custard…:) I will definitely make it again soon!
Andrea says
The custard really was decadent. I licked the spoon but managed to restrain myself and let Michael have the pan. 🙂
Lovely job!!
marye says
it was fun…and yours looks great.
Shandy says
Your so funny Deborah. The custard is excellent isn’t it? I actually ran out of custard before I ran out of little cakes. My hubby helped make sure of that. =D
Shandy
Big Momma says
Looks yummy!!!
I waited until the last minute as well. This was not my intention, but life got in the way.
Take care,
Big Momma
Inne says
You’re not a custard fan???? Surely I must have misread that. Glad you’re converted now though 🙂 It was my favourite bit of the whole dessert!
linda says
It looks great! Didn’t think the chiffon cake was great either….
Laura says
Your a girl after my own heart Deborah. I made a third of the custard and the full cake recipe but I (and all my tasters) could have eaten the custard straight from the pan. You’ve done a beautiful job as always!
Maryann@FindingLaDolceVita says
Good job, Deb 🙂
Simona says
Making only 1/3 of the custard was a great idea. I had to throw away my first batch, so I consumed quite a bit of cream and egg yolks. Fortunately I know what to do with egg whites. Your pie looks really cute.
Brittany says
Look at those beautiful vanilla beans…somehow things look tastier when you can see the vanilla beans. Looks great Deborah!
Anita says
Great job Deborah! It looks so rich and luscious – I couldn’t resist eating way too much of mine!
Kelly-Jane says
Great job! I love chocolate and orange together too. Rich and delicious!
Gabi says
Looks great Deborah!
We had ours for dessert last night too. So rich- I like the custard best as well- just not a chiffon cake fan.
Your photo is beautiful-nice job!
Brilynn says
I made mine Sunday night as well! Better late than never… looks great!
Laura Rebecca says
Wow, what a luscious presentation. Nicely done!
BC says
Hmmm, I’ll make the cake next time if you make the custard. My custard was a lovely soup!
Elisabeth says
We still have some left. Even though everyone really liked it my fear is that I’ll be the one that consumes the most. That means more exercise for me. 🙁
I love your idea of a slide show showing each step.
MyKitchenInHalfCups says
Oh Deborah you had a good one with this. You’re right, it’s a great way for me to try things I would ordinarily pass on. That’s sometimes the challenge. What will next time bring?
Meeta says
Brilliant job on this one. It was nice and easy wasn’t it? Love all that chocolate!
Bake your cake and eat it too says
I felt nervous and excited too! I kinda put it off for the first week afraid to touch the idea of making the custard, but to my relief it turned out ok. 🙂 Lovely picture by the way.
megan says
I’m with you, the custard was excellent. I used the same cream to fill my coconut cake-yummy!
Laura says
Oh yes, it was rich, but so delicious! Fabulous job!
Farah says
Great work, Deborah! Isn’t it funny how the three components ended up tasting the best when they were together? Here’s to procrastination! 🙂
Jenn says
Great job! Yours looks ever so decadent!
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Baking Soda says
Good job! I couldn’t stop licking the bowl, just loved it when it was still hot!
Picture shows the little vanilla specks in the custard…so nice!
Annemarie says
I loved the custard too. It’s become something of my dessert comfort food. Pleased to hear you’re discovering its magic as well. 🙂
April says
Looks delish!
glamah16 says
Deborah,
I agree with you about the cream. I didnt halve it and ate all the custad in a few days. Thats why I’m paying for it now.Great Job.
Anne says
Great job, it looks absolutely great in that photo!
Anh says
Deborah, your pie turned out lovely! So beautiful, too!