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Where it comes from
This iconic dessert was created in the late 19th century at Boston's Parker House Hotel, combining French pastry techniques with American ingredients.
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How it's made
- 1
Bake sponge cake until light and airy.
- 2
Prepare custard by heating milk and tempering egg yolks.
- 3
Slice cake horizontally and spread custard between layers.
- 4
Melt chocolate and heavy cream for glaze.
- 5
Pour glaze over the cake and let set.
