Description
A rich and creamy Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake that blends velvety cheesecake, luscious pastry cream, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for special occasions, this indulgent dessert is a delightful fusion of two classic favorites!
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz (3 blocks) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
Pastry Cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Chocolate Ganache
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust
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- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling
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- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream.
- Pour over the cooled crust.
- Bake the Cheesecake
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- Place the springform pan in a water bath.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until edges are set, but center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the Pastry Cream
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- Heat milk in a saucepan until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks.
- Gradually add warm milk to the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Return to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla and butter. Cool completely.
- Make the Ganache
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- Heat heavy cream until simmering.
- Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Assemble the Cheesecake
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- Spread pastry cream evenly over the chilled cheesecake.
- Pour ganache over the top and smooth out.
- Chill for another hour before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
- A water bath helps prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring to prevent melting the pastry cream layer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: ~30g
- Sodium: ~250mg
- Fat: ~28g
- Saturated Fat: ~16g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg