Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake
Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake is a creamy layered cheesecake with rich chocolate ganache and custard filling. This cozy recipe is ideal for special occasions or indulgent moments.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups 150 g graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, melted
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup 170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream
For the Cream Cheese Custard Filling:
- 24 oz 680 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup 240 ml heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Ganache:
- 1 cup 170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). I grease a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment. In a bowl, I mix 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ cup melted butter. I press the mixture into the pan’s base and bake for 10 minutes. I cool completely for this creamy layered cheesecake.
Make the Chocolate Layer
- In a saucepan, I heat ½ cup heavy cream until simmering. I pour it over 1 cup chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. I spread this over the cooled crust and chill for 30 minutes for this chocolate custard treat.
Prepare the Custard Filling
- In a large bowl, I beat 24 oz cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. I add 3 eggs one at a time, mixing well. I blend in 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tsp vanilla extract. I pour this over the set chocolate layer, spreading evenly for this cozy recipe.
Bake the Cheesecake
- I bake the cheesecake at 350°F (175°C) for 55–60 minutes until the center is just set (slightly firm, not jiggly). I cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, for this creamy layered cheesecake.
Make the Ganache
- I heat ½ cup heavy cream until simmering, pour over 1 cup chocolate chips, and let sit for 2 minutes. I stir until smooth, then pour over the chilled cheesecake, spreading evenly. I chill for 30 minutes to set the ganache for this Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake.
Notes
- Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh cream cheese and heavy cream for the best texture and flavor.
- Chill Time: Be patient and let the cheesecake cool and chill properly to achieve the perfect texture.
- Chocolate Choices: You can experiment with different chocolate types, such as dark or milk chocolate, depending on your taste preference