Description
A luxurious fusion of classic vanilla custard pie and New York style cheesecake with a rich chocolate ganache topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200g) Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 7 tablespoons (100g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 24 oz (680g) Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) Granulated White Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 0.75 cup (180ml) Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups (480ml) Whole Milk
- 4 Large Egg Yolks
- 0.5 cup (100g) Granulated White Sugar
- 0.25 cup (30g) Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 7 oz (200g) Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
- 0.75 cup (180ml) Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
- Press and chill the graham crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, stir together your fine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until it feels like wet sand. Press the mixture firmly across the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan and refrigerate.
- Beat and bake the cheesecake layer: In a large bowl, beat your softened cream cheese and sugar together on low speed until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then pour in the heavy cream and vanilla. Pour over the crust and bake for 55 to 65 minutes.
- Whisk the silk pastry cream custard: Heat whole milk in a saucepan. Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl. Temper the eggs, then return to the saucepan and cook until thickened. Stir in the vanilla.
- Layer the custard and rest the ganache: Spread the pastry cream over the cheesecake. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the pastry cream layer. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Boston Cream Pie, Cheesecake, Dessert, Thanksgiving, Birthday Cake