Description
These Delightful Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake-Cakes are a blend of rich and creamy cheesecake and fluffy, light cake layers. Topped with a velvety custard filling and glossy chocolate ganache, they make for the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether it’s a holiday, a celebration, or just a treat to enjoy, this dessert is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
For the cake:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup whole milk
For the cheesecake layer:
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the custard filling:
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1 cup whole milk
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½ cup sugar
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3 large egg yolks
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the chocolate ganache:
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4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
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½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla extract and flour.
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Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled cake layer in the same pan and spread it evenly.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly. Let it cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To make the custard, heat the milk and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch. Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking constantly.
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Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Let it cool.
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To make the ganache, heat the cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
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Once the cake and cheesecake layers are cool, spread the custard over the cheesecake layer and top with the chocolate ganache.
Notes
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For extra texture, top the cake with chopped walnuts or almonds.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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You can freeze this dessert for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes