Name: Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake
Prep time: 7 h
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup salted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 large egg whites, room temperature; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 cup milk, room temperature; 1 tbsp water, room temperature; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz); 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 24 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup sour cream, room temperature; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (9 oz); 9 tbsp heavy whipping cream; 3 tbsp corn syrup; 3/4 tsp vanilla extract; 2 egg yolks; 6 tbsp sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 cup milk; 1 tbsp salted butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Description

Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake is a stunning layered dessert with a moist vanilla cake base, rich chocolate ganache, creamy cheesecake filling, and a smooth pastry cream topping. Perfect for celebrations or special gatherings, this decadent treat delivers a bakery-quality finish from the comfort of your kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale

Vanilla Cake Layer:

1/4 cup salted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 large egg whites, room temperature

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup milk, room temperature

1 tbsp water, room temperature

Cheesecake Filling:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz)

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

24 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup sour cream, room temperature

1 tbsp vanilla extract

3 large eggs, room temperature

Chocolate Ganache Topping:

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (9 oz)

9 tbsp heavy whipping cream

3 tbsp corn syrup

3/4 tsp vanilla extract

Pastry Cream Topping:

2 egg yolks

6 tbsp sugar

1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

1 cup milk

1 tbsp salted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Vanilla Cake Layer:

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease.
Cream the butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
Add egg whites and mix well.
In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder.
Mix in half the dry ingredients, followed by milk and water.
Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until set.
Let the cake cool.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

1. Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips with vanilla; let sit, then whisk smooth.

2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth on low speed. 12. Add sour cream and vanilla, mix gently. 13. Mix in eggs one at a time, slowly.

3. Lower oven to 300°F (148°C).

4. Remove cake from pan, clean pan, and reassemble.

5. Spread chocolate over cake center.

6. Pour cheesecake batter over, starting at edges.

7. Wrap pan in foil and place in a water bath.

8. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes; center should jiggle.

9. Cool in oven 30 minutes with door closed.

10. Crack door for 30 more minutes.

11. Chill for 6 hours or overnight.

Make the Toppings:

1. For ganache, heat cream and pour over chocolate with corn syrup and vanilla; whisk and chill.

2. For pastry cream, heat milk mixture, temper yolks, combine, cook, then stir in butter and vanilla; chill.

Assemble the Cheesecake:

1. Pipe ganache around cheesecake edge.

2. Fill center with pastry cream and smooth.

3. Chill until ready to serve (best within 2-3 days).

Notes

All components can be made a day ahead and assembled later.

Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent cracks.

Cheesecake is best enjoyed within 2-3 days for optimal texture.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Dessert

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 592
Sugar: 52.5g
Carbohydrates: 64.9g
Protein: 13.4g