Boston Chocolate Cream Pie Cheesecake
A delightful dessert combining the rich flavors of Boston Cream Pie and cheesecake, featuring a creamy filling on a chocolate cookie crust topped with glossy ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 360 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it lightly.
- Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside for an hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream until simmering and pour it over the chopped chocolate and butter, stirring to combine.
- Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake, spreading it evenly.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, or pair with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg