Description
A delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining rich cheesecake with elements of Boston cream pie on a soft cake base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (prepared according to package instructions; only half will be baked)
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding (3.4 ounces)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layer: Bake half of the prepared yellow cake mix in a greased 9-inch springform pan until just set, about 13-15 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- Make the Cheesecake Batter: In a bowl, combine one package of cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and cornstarch. Beat until creamy. Add remaining cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Incorporate eggs one at a time and blend in heavy cream.
- Layer the Cheesecake: Spoon cheesecake filling over the cooled cake layer. Wrap the pan in foil and place in a large shallow pan with hot water. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes.
- Cool the Cheesecake: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool for 30 minutes in the oven with the door cracked. Refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Pastry Cream: Beat heavy cream, pudding, and milk on high until thick.
- Layer the Pastry Cream: Remove springform pan ring and spread pastry cream on top. Chill again.
- Make the Chocolate Drip: Melt butter, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla. Stir in chopped chocolate until melted, then whisk in confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle the Chocolate: Drizzle chocolate over cheesecake and chill until cold.
- Garnish: Pipe remaining pastry cream on top and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cheesecake and enjoy!
Notes
For a cleaner slice, use a hot knife to cut through the cheesecake. Can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, Boston cream pie, dessert, layered dessert