Step 1: Prepare the Cake Base
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
Spread batter evenly in the pan.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, just until set.
Let cool slightly.
Step 2: Make the Custard Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar and beat until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
Mix in heavy cream, cornstarch, and vanilla until smooth.
Do not overmix.
Step 3: Assemble & Bake
Pour cheesecake batter over cooled cake layer.
Wrap springform pan with foil and place in a water bath.
Bake for 65–75 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
Turn oven off, crack door, and let cool inside for 1 hour.
Step 4: Chill
Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 5: Make the Chocolate Ganache
Heat heavy cream until just simmering.
Pour over chocolate chips and butter.
Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 6: Finish the Cheesecake
Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake.
Spread evenly and let set for 20–30 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with whipped cream
Garnish with chocolate curls
Pair with coffee or espresso
Tips for Best Results
Use room-temperature ingredients
Do not overbake — center should jiggle
Chill fully before slicing
Use a warm knife for clean cuts
Variations
Dark Chocolate Boston Cream Cheesecake
Use dark chocolate for ganache.
Mini Boston Cream Cheesecakes
Bake in muffin pans for individual servings.
Extra Custard Style
Add an additional ½ cup cream for silkier texture.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 5 days
Freeze slices up to 2 months (without ganache if possible)
Preparation Time
Prep time: 40 minutes
Bake time: 75 minutes
Chill time: 6–8 hours
Estimated Calories
Approximately 460–520 calories per slice
Based on 12 servings
Final Thoughts
Boston Chocolate Cream Pie Cheesecake is rich, elegant, and irresistibly smooth — the perfect marriage of cake, custard, and chocolate. It looks stunning on the table and tastes even better, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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