Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake is a decadent fusion dessert combining rich, creamy cheesecake with layers of soft cake, silky vanilla custard, and a glossy chocolate ganache topping.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time:6 hours 35 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup pastry cream or vanilla pudding (for filling)
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and bake for 55-65 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.
Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Once chilled, spread pastry cream evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
Pour ganache over the pastry cream and spread evenly. Refrigerate until set before serving.
Notes
Use homemade pastry cream for a more authentic flavor.
Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for clean slices.
Top with extra whipped cream if desired for added indulgence.