Description
Delicious Boston Cream Cheesecake combines a creamy cheesecake layer with a chocolate topping and a smooth custard base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- While the cheesecake bakes, prepare the custard by whisking milk and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thick.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Let cool.
- Once the cheesecake has cooled, spread the custard over the top.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave and drizzle over the custard layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother texture.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before adding the custard layer.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Boston Cream Cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, chocolate topping