Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake

Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
140 min
12 servings

This Boston cream pie cheesecake is the most decadent mashup! With sponge cake, a cream cheese filling, and a chocolate ganache topping, it's to die for.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cake flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened & divided
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil.

  2. 2

    Sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Beat egg yolks with 1/3 cup sugar until light and ribbony, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla. Fold the flour mixture into the yolk mixture, then blend in melted butter.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold the whites into the batter and spread in the pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make the cheesecake layer. Beat one package of cream cheese with 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch until creamy. Add remaining cream cheese, then beat in remaining sugar and vanilla.

  6. 6

    Blend in the eggs one at a time, then mix in heavy whipping cream.

  7. 7

    Pour over the cooled cake layer. Place in a water bath and bake for 75-85 minutes until the center barely jiggles. Cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

  8. 8

    To make the pastry cream, beat the heavy cream, pudding mix, and milk on high until thick. Spread over the chilled cheesecake.

  9. 9

    Make the chocolate glaze. Combine chocolate, corn syrup, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat until melted, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.

  10. 10

    Pour the slightly cooled glaze over the dessert. Serve and enjoy!