Description
Boston cream pie cheesecake blends classic American dessert magic into a creamy, indulgent masterpiece. Silky vanilla custard and rich chocolate ganache elevate this heavenly treat, making each slice a delightful journey through flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) vanilla pudding mix
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create a compact base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until velvety smooth, gradually incorporating sugar, then gently fold in sour cream and vanilla extract until thoroughly integrated.
- Carefully transfer cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust, ensuring even distribution at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes until center maintains a subtle wobble when gently shaken.
- Allow cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then meticulously spread prepared vanilla pudding across the surface in a uniform layer.
- Warm heavy cream until it reaches a gentle simmer, then immediately remove from heat and whisk chocolate chips until the ganache transforms into a glossy, silky texture.
- Elegantly drizzle chocolate ganache over the pudding layer, covering every inch with a luxurious chocolate coating.
- Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for minimum four hours or ideally overnight, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Customize crust by swapping graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by using room temperature ingredients and avoiding overmixing, which introduces excess air and can cause surface splits.
- Create a water bath by placing the springform pan inside a larger pan filled with hot water to ensure even baking and a silky smooth texture.
- Make a lighter version by substituting low-fat cream cheese and reducing sugar quantities, maintaining the delicious flavor profile while cutting calories.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg