Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake

Here’s a full, detailed, from-scratch Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake recipe with clear step-by-step directions. This combines a buttery crust, creamy cheesecake, vanilla pastry cream, and chocolate ganache topping 🍰

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Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake

⏱ Time Overview

• Prep: ~45 minutes

• Bake & cool: ~1 hour 30 minutes

• Chill: 4–6 hours (or overnight)

• Serves: 10–12 slices

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🧈 Part 1: Crust

Ingredients

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 crackers)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar.

3. Stir in melted butter until the mixture looks like wet sand.

4. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

5. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

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🧀 Part 2: Cheesecake Filling

Ingredients

• 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• ¾ cup sour cream

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or flour)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (no lumps).

2. Add sugar and mix until well combined.

3. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended.

4. Add sour cream, vanilla, and cornstarch. Mix gently.

5. Pour filling over the cooled crust.

6. Smooth the top with a spatula.

7. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55–65 minutes, until:

   • Edges are set

   • Center slightly jiggles

8. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool 1 hour inside oven.

9. Remove and cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.

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🍮 Part 3: Vanilla Pastry Cream Layer

Ingredients

• 1½ cups whole milk

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 3 large egg yolks

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot (not boiling).

2. In a bowl, whisk sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth.

3. Slowly pour hot milk into egg mixture while whisking constantly.

4. Return mixture to saucepan.

5. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 2–3 minutes).

6. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

7. Let cool slightly, then spread evenly over chilled cheesecake.

8. Refrigerate 30–45 minutes to set.

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🍫 Part 4: Chocolate Ganache Topping

Ingredients

• ¾ cup heavy cream

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Heat cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer.

2. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl.

3. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

4. Allow ganache to cool slightly (still pourable).

5. Pour over pastry cream layer and gently spread.

6. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

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🍰 Serving Tips

• Use a warm knife for clean slices.

• Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

• Best served chilled.