Description
A delicious blend of Boston cream pie and creamy cheesecake featuring a rich filling on a buttery crust topped with smooth chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes and allow it to cool.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, and flour, mixing until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk until it begins to steam.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch.
- Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let it cool.
- Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to steam.
- Pour it over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 1 minute.
- Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Spread the pastry cream evenly over the cooled cheesecake.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the top, spreading it to the edges.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
For a unique twist, consider using different types of chocolate for the ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesecake, Boston cream pie, dessert, chocolate, baking
