This whole weekend was a bit of a blur.

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Not the college weekend or spring break type of blur…grow up, y’all.  The kind of adult-blur where you are driving to and from sports games for your kids, trying to catch up on stuff like laundry, cleaning and filing away receipts and expenses.  When did I get boring? But, check it…I totally made a spreadsheet for my expenses…in Excel.  Are you impressed?  I have to say, looking at my super-official spreadsheet I felt kind of like I was winning at being an adult. We will glaze over the fact that after I made the spreadsheet I watched an episode of Punk’d and then went to the QuickCheck in pajama bottoms and bought popcorn shaped gummies. Whatever. In my quest to become a full fledged grown-up I also decided to make a big girl dessert…ie, no candy involved. THEN I thought better of the situation and put the dessert in a jar, which not quite as “adult”, but undeniably cute and convenient. What can I say?   I’m trying.

Easy Boston Cream Pie in a Jar Recipe

I know I am a little late to be jumping on the whole “in a jar” bandwagon, but they’re just too dang cute! My friend, Shaina has even written a whole stinking book about Desserts in Jars…so my jar investment is totally justified. Justification of unnecessary purchases is basically my second job.  AND having a second job is a really adult thing to do…sooo… I made the whole deal with boxed stuff…boxed pudding, boxed cake and canned frosting…feel free to make everything from scratch, I won’t judge you. Boston Cream Pie in a Jar.

How to Make Boston Cream Pie in a Jar:

First up, pudding…Then make some cake. I baked mine in a 1/2 sheet cake pan because you’ll need thin layers of cake. If you don’t have a 1/2 sheet cake pan, you can divide the batter in half and bake it in 2, 9×13 pans. Cut your cake into rounds that will fit in the jar. I used a 2″ cookie cutter, which was perfect, but if you don’t have one just trace your jar lid on a piece of clean cardboard and use that as a template to cut around.Heat up your frosting in the microwave so you can pour it into the jar…http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s498/cookiesandcups/IMG_0039.jpgThen start your assembly process.First pudding…Then cake…Then chocolate…Repeat finishing with chocolate…Top with some whipped cream and a cherry if you want. Whipped cream is always a good idea.

Here are some other fun Boston Cream Pie inspired desserts from around the internet:

Boston Cream Pie Whoopie Pies Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes and finally traditional Boston Cream Pie

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