Boston cream pie

noun

: a round cake that is split and filled with a custard or cream filling and usually frosted with chocolate

Examples of Boston cream pie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Boston gets a lot of attention for its classics—lobster rolls, Boston cream pie, clam chowder. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026

Inspired by a classic dessert, the Boston cream pie, the Boston Kreme is a longtime Dunkin’ menu staple with a whole lot of history. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026

In addition to being the birthplace of beloved baked goods like the Boston cream pie and chocolate chip cookie, the commonwealth also boasts one of the finest dining scenes in all of New England. — Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

Massachusetts ranked number one with pie aficionados willing to travel 2 hours and 32 minutes to try a Boston cream pie; North Dakota ranked second with bumbleberry pie and a 2 hours and 30 minute-travel time. — The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024

Don't leave town without sampling the city's famous clam chowder and Boston cream pie. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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