Boston cream pie is a misunderstood dessert — it is not actually a pie at all. Rather, it is a buttery, soft cake sandwiched with a layer of sweet vanilla custard and topped with shiny chocolate ganache. The recipe originated in (you guessed it) Boston ...

We love celebrating National Boston Cream Pie Day on Oct. 23. It’s actually not a pie, but a two-layer golden cake with creamy pastry filling and rich chocolate icing. Chef Augustine François Anezin created the first cream pie in 1865 for the grand ...

Even if you’re not a dessert connoisseur, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of the Boston Creme Pie. What you may not know, however, is that this iconic treat is actually not a pie at all. In fact, the Boston Creme Pie is simply a two-layer golden cake ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Boston cream pie cake sitting on a cutting board. - Sergio Amiti/Getty Images Though the name can be confusing, a Boston cream pie isn't actually a pie but an elaborate layered cake ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. I love a no-bake dessert in the summer (or really any time of year), especially ones that have a ...