A rich and creamy cheesecake topped with silky pastry cream and chocolate ganache for the ultimate dessert indulgence.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Combines cheesecake, pastry cream, and chocolate in one dessert

• Impressive presentation for special occasions

• Make-ahead friendly for stress-free entertaining

• Creamy, rich, and indulgent flavor combination

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake

• 24 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 cup sour cream

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Pastry Cream

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 3 tbsp cornstarch

• 4 large egg yolks

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
Yield: 12 servings

Directions

1: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan.
2: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
3: Pour over crust and bake 55–65 minutes until almost set. Turn off oven, leave inside 1 hour, cool, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
4: Heat milk for pastry cream; whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Slowly add hot milk, return to pan, cook until thick, then stir in butter and vanilla. Cool completely.
5: Heat cream for ganache; pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
6: Spread pastry cream over cheesecake, top with ganache, refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Add a splash of rum or brandy to the pastry cream for a grown-up twist.

• Use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet for a richer ganache.

• Garnish with chocolate curls for a bakery-style finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make the pastry cream ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare it up to 2 days ahead and store in the fridge until ready to assemble.

What’s the best way to slice cheesecake cleanly?
Use a hot knife, wiping it clean between slices.

Can I freeze this cheesecake?
Yes, freeze without the pastry cream and ganache layers, then add them after thawing for best texture.

Final Thoughts

Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake is an impressive, indulgent dessert that merges the best of both worlds — silky cheesecake and decadent Boston cream pie. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any celebration where you want to wow your guests.