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A delicious plate of Boston Cream Pie Stuffed Hawaiian Rolls Recipe

Boston Cream Pie Stuffed Hawaiian Rolls

Indulge in these soft Hawaiian rolls filled with rich custard and topped with glossy chocolate ganache—a delightful twist on the classic Boston cream pie!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 count Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 4 count egg yolks
  • 30 g cornstarch
  • 30 g unsalted butter
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 8 g powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat milk in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Slowly combine the milk mixture with the egg mixture and cook until thick and creamy.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Let the custard cool completely.
  6. Slice each Hawaiian roll to create a pocket without cutting them fully apart.
  7. Spoon the cooled custard generously into each roll.
  8. Place rolls on a serving tray for topping.
  9. Heat heavy cream until warm and pour it over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the stuffed rolls and chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

These rolls are best served chilled and can be made ahead of time. Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the ganache by omitting the powdered sugar if desired.