Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 6 hours
Serves: 10-12
Difficulty: Advanced
Storage: 3-4 days refrigerated
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Parchment paper
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Custard Layer:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
Instructions
- Prepare crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter
- Press into bottom of springform pan
- Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes
- Cool completely
- Cheesecake layer:
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
- Add eggs one at a time
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla
- Pour over crust
- Bake at 325°F for 1 hour
- Cool completely
- Custard layer:
- Whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch in saucepan
- Cook until thickened
- Temper egg yolks, then add to mixture
- Cook until very thick
- Cool completely
- Spread over cheesecake layer
- Chocolate ganache:
- Heat cream until just simmering
- Pour over chocolate
- Let sit 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth
- Pour over custard layer
- Refrigerate 4 hours before serving
Notes
Room temperature ingredients are crucial
Use water bath for cheesecake to prevent cracking
Cool each layer completely before adding next
Can be made 1 day in advance
Freeze without ganache for up to 1 month
Variations: Add rum to custard
Use dark chocolate ganache
Garnish with chocolate shavings Best served chilled
Let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving
Use premium vanilla extract for best flavor
Use water bath for cheesecake to prevent cracking
Cool each layer completely before adding next
Can be made 1 day in advance
Freeze without ganache for up to 1 month
Variations: Add rum to custard
Use dark chocolate ganache
Garnish with chocolate shavings Best served chilled
Let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving
Use premium vanilla extract for best flavor