Description
Creamy Boston cream pie cheesecake merges classic dessert magic with indulgent cheesecake innovation. Rich vanilla custard and silky chocolate ganache create a luxurious dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 cups (473 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces/226 g each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pastry Cream and Chocolate Ganache:
- 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Create the foundation by meticulously combining graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, ensuring a uniform texture. Press the mixture firmly into a greased springform pan, establishing a crisp base that will support the upcoming layers.
- Craft the creamy cheesecake interior by blending cream cheese until velvety smooth, gradually incorporating eggs to maintain a luxurious consistency. Infuse the mixture with sour cream and vanilla, transforming it into a rich, decadent filling.
- Gently transfer the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust, baking until the center achieves a delicate, slightly trembling texture. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, then refrigerate for several hours to develop its signature dense structure.
- Construct the silky pastry cream by tempering egg yolks with heated milk, whisking continuously to prevent curdling. Cook the mixture until it thickens dramatically, creating a luscious custard-like layer. Enhance with butter and vanilla, then cool thoroughly.
- Carefully spread the cooled pastry cream across the chilled cheesecake, creating a smooth, even surface that will serve as the foundation for the final layer.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating cream and pouring it over rich chocolate chips. Stir until the mixture transforms into a glossy, luxurious coating that will crown the dessert.
- Cascade the ganache over the pastry cream, ensuring complete and elegant coverage. Refrigerate the entire creation to set the chocolate layer and marry the complex flavors.
- Release the cheesecake from the springform pan just before serving, revealing the stunning layers of this decadent dessert that combines the best elements of Boston cream pie and classic cheesecake.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Crumbling by pressing the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, ensuring a solid base that won’t fall apart when slicing.
- Achieve Smooth Cheesecake Texture by beating cream cheese at room temperature and mixing eggs gently to avoid incorporating too much air, which can cause cracking.
- Control Pastry Cream Consistency by whisking constantly while cooking and removing from heat immediately once thickened to prevent burning or developing a scrambled egg-like texture.
- Adapt for Gluten-Free Diets by substituting graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour, maintaining the same binding proportions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg