Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake

When cheesecake and Boston cream pie collide, the result is this glorious layered Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake!

A tender vanilla sponge cake is topped with a rich dreamy cheesecake followed by pastry cream and ganache for an exquisite, unforgettable dessert. There’s nothing better than a new homemade cheesecake recipe to try!

Why You Must Make

• When a dreamy vanilla cheesecake marries a Boston cream pie, you’ll swoon over the results!
• Have you heard the term “mashups?” It’s when you get TWO desserts in one.
• Plus it’s a work of art that’s perfect for a big family gathering or intimate dinner party. You only need a little sliver, as this Boston cream pie cheesecake is ultra-rich but incredibly delicious!

How to Make

1. Bake the Cake base for this cheesecake. Cool.
2. Make the Cheesecake Batter and pour it over the cake layer. Bake, cool, then chill completely.
3. Make the Pastry Cream and Spread it over the Cheesecake. You may reserve some of the pastry cream for garnishing.
4. Make the Chocolate Glaze and let it cool until it thickens but is still pourable.
5. Pour the glaze over the pastry cream and Chill again.
6. Once the chocolate layer is firm, you may Pipe on swirls of reserved pastry cream if desired.
7. To Serve, remove the sides of the springform pan and move to a serving plate or cake stand.

Expert Tips

Cheesecake is one of my daughter’s favorite desserts, so it’s frequently on our menu. There are a few vital tips that will help you bake up a super creamy cheesecake recipe.

• PRO-Tip: Start with room-temperature ingredients. The eggs and cream cheese should sit out on the counter for at least an hour before you start mixing. Sour cream, mascarpone or any other refrigerated ingredients will also incorporate much better if not icy cold.
• Whether or not the recipe calls to wrap your springform pan (affiliate link) in foil, I always do, especially since most cheesecakes are baked in a bain marie, or water bath. No one wants a soggy crust!
• PRO-Tip: To help your cheesecake bake more evenly, and to avoid the dreaded cracking across the surface, bake your cheesecake in a water bath. The steam created by the water bath helps keep the temperature of the oven stable.
• I use a roasting pan (affiliate link) for my bain-marie, the same pan in which I cook our holiday turkey. I place the pan wrapped in foil into the center of the pan, then pour hot water into the roaster to a depth of about 1½ inches.
• The bain-marie helps stabilize the baking temperature. If you do get a crack or two, don’t panic. Just add a topping that works well with the flavor of your cheesecake: fudge sauce, ganache, fresh fruit, etc.
• PRO-Tip: Use the paddle attachment when mixing your cheesecake. Using a whisk attachment will incorporate too much air. You want a dense, smooth batter for the classic cheesecake dense texture.
• Add the eggs one at a time and allow each to incorporate before adding the next.

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The Recipe:

Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake

Prep Time 45 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes

Yield 16

When cheesecake and Boston cream pie collide, the result is this glorious layered Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake!

Ingredients

Cake Layer:

• ½ cup sifted cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 large eggs, separated
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Cheesecake Layer:

• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1⅔ cups sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

Pastry Cream:

• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 package instant vanilla pudding (3.4 OUNCES)
• ⅓ c. milk

Chocolate Glaze:

• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 4 tablespoons butter

Instructions

To Make the Cake Layer:

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F and generously butter a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Wrap the outside of the pan with foil as mine leaked a bit!
3. Sift the cake flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
4. Beat the egg yolks in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high for 3 minutes.
5. Then, with the mixer still running, gradually add the ⅓ cup of sugar and continue beating until thick light-yellow ribbons form in the bowl, about 5 minutes more.
6. Beat in the vanilla.
7. Sift the flour mixture over the batter and stir it in by hand until no more white flecks appear.
8. Then blend in the butter.
9. In a clean bowl, using clean dry beaters beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together on high until frothy.
10. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form (the whites should stand up in stiff peaks, but not be dry).
11. Stir about ⅓ cup of the whites into the batter, then gently fold in the remaining whites.
12. Gently spoon the batter into the pan.
13. Bake until just set about 13-15 minutes.
14. Cool in the pan on a wire rack while you make the cheesecake filling which will go right on top of this.

To Make the Cheesecake Layer:

1. Place one 8-ounce package of the cream cheese, ⅓ cup of the sugar, and the cornstarch in a large bowl.
2. Beat with an electric mixer on low until creamy, about 3 minutes, then beat in the remaining 3 packages of the cream cheese.
3. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat in the remaining 1⅓ cups of the sugar, then beat in the vanilla.
4. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, beating the batter well after each one.
5. Blend in heavy cream.
6. Gently spoon the cheese filling on top of the baked sponge cake layer.
7. Keep foil on the outside of the springform pan and place the pan in a large shallow pan containing hot water that comes about 1 inch up the side of the pan.
8. Bake the cheesecake until the center barely jiggles when you shake the pan, about 75-85 minutes.
9. Cool the cake on a wire rack for 1 hour.
10. Then cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate until it's completely cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.

To Make the Pastry Cream:

1. Beat all ingredients on high in the mixer until thick.
2. Pipe or spread onto the cold cheesecake and chill again.
3. Remove the side ring of the pan carefully.

To Make the Chocolate Glaze:

1. Combine all the glaze ingredients in a microwave-safe dish and heat until melted.
2. Let the mixture cool quite a bit before pouring it onto the cake over the cream. Chill until serving time to allow the glaze to solidify.

Notes

Have your eggs and cream cheese at room temperature for the best results.

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  Two Cooling Racks
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  9-inch springform pan

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 401Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 116mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 1gSugar: 36gProtein: 4g

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