Description
A rich and creamy Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake layered with vanilla cake, silky pastry cream, smooth cheesecake filling, and glossy chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 thin vanilla cake layers
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a springform pan by greasing it lightly and wrapping the outside with foil.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract, sour cream, flour, and eggs one at a time until combined.
- Place one vanilla cake layer into the bottom of the springform pan and pour half of the cheesecake batter over it.
- Add the second cake layer and pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top. Smooth the surface.
- Place the pan into a water bath and bake for 75 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly. Cool gradually and chill completely.
- Prepare the pastry cream by whisking milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in butter and cool slightly.
- Spread pastry cream over the chilled cheesecake.
- Heat heavy cream until warm and pour over semi-sweet chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour ganache over the cheesecake and spread evenly.
- Chill thoroughly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Allow all refrigerated ingredients to come to room temperature before mixing.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Use a warm knife for cleaner slices.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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