Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake

Oh yes — a Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake is a rich, decadent fusion of two classic desserts: Boston Cream Pie and New York-style cheesecake. It combines a creamy vanilla cheesecake, a layer of pastry cream or vanilla pudding, and a silky chocolate ganache topping.

Here’s a step-by-step recipe to make it from scratch:

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🍰 Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake Recipe

🔸 3 Layers:

1. Graham cracker crust

2. Vanilla cheesecake

3. Pastry cream or pudding layer + chocolate ganache

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📝 Ingredients:

🔹 Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/3 cup melted butter

🔹 Cheesecake Layer:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream

🔹 Vanilla Pudding Layer (quick version):

• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

• 1 1/2 cups cold milk

(or homemade pastry cream if you prefer)

🔹 Chocolate Ganache:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 tbsp butter (for shine, optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Make the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

3. Press mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake:

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.

2. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in vanilla and sour cream.

3. Pour over crust and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until center is just set but still slightly jiggly.

4. Cool completely, then chill in the fridge at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).

3️⃣ Prepare Pudding Layer:

1. Whisk pudding mix with milk until thick (about 2 minutes).

2. Spread gently over chilled cheesecake and return to fridge for 30 minutes.

(If using homemade pastry cream, let it cool completely before spreading.)

4️⃣ Make the Ganache:

1. Heat cream in a small saucepan until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl.

2. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter for extra shine if desired.

3. Let cool slightly (not too hot or it will melt the pudding), then pour over the pudding layer.

4. Chill again until set (about 1–2 hours).

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🍫 To Serve:

Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan, remove springform ring, slice, and enjoy!

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Would you like a no-bake version, or one with cake layers instead of graham crust — closer to a traditional Boston Cream Pie?