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Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake: A Sweet Fusion of Two Classic Desserts Recipe

A Sweet Fusion of Two Classic Desserts Recipe
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Indulge in the heavenly combination of Boston Cream Pie and Cheesecake with this decadent dessert recipe. A luscious cake layer topped with creamy cheesecake and finished with a rich chocolate glaze, this dessert is a show-stopper for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake Layer:

  • ½ cup sifted cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • ⅓ cup sugar (for the egg yolks)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for the egg whites)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1⅔ cups sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

Pastry Cream:

  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding (3.4 ounces)
  • ⅓ cup milk

Chocolate Glaze:

  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Make the Cake Layer Preheat the oven and prepare the pan. Sift dry ingredients and mix egg yolks with sugar. Add vanilla, flour, and butter. Beat egg whites separately and fold into batter. Bake the cake.
  2. Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Layer Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch. Add vanilla, eggs, and cream. Pour over the cake layer and bake in a water bath. Cool and chill.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Pastry Cream Whip heavy cream, vanilla pudding mix, and milk until thick. Spread over the chilled cheesecake layer.
  4. Step 4: Make the Chocolate Glaze Melt chocolate, corn syrup, and butter. Pour over the pastry cream layer. Chill to set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense texture.
  • Use a water bath when baking the cheesecake to prevent cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before adding the pastry cream and chocolate glaze.

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