Description
A decadent dessert that layers rich cheesecake over a graham cracker crust, topped with smooth vanilla custard and a glossy chocolate ganache—just like a Boston cream pie, but in cheesecake form.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 packages cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- For the vanilla custard layer:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the chocolate topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly grease a springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and heavy cream.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until center is just set. Cool in the oven with the door cracked, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- For the custard, heat milk and cream in a saucepan. In a bowl, whisk sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Slowly whisk in hot milk mixture, return to saucepan, and cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla and cool completely.
- Spread cooled custard over chilled cheesecake evenly.
- To make the ganache, heat cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 2–3 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour ganache over custard layer and spread evenly. Chill until fully set, at least 1 more hour.
- Slice with a sharp knife dipped in warm water and wiped clean between cuts. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use vanilla wafers or chocolate cookies for a crust variation.
- Cheesecake sets better if made a day in advance.
- Freeze cheesecake without custard and ganache; add toppings after thawing.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal and clean layers.
- Ganache can be poured while still slightly warm for smoother spreading.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
