Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake is a rich, multi‑layered dessert that combines a classic baked vanilla cheesecake with silky pastry cream and a glossy chocolate ganache, all on a buttery cookie crust. It takes everything people love about Boston cream pie and cheesecake and stacks it into one show‑stopping slice for holidays, birthdays, or any time you want a bakery‑style centerpiece.
Why I love this cheesecake
This dessert layers flavor and texture in a way that feels special but still follows familiar cheesecake techniques. You get a crunchy graham or cookie crust, a smooth, dense cheesecake, a cool custard layer, and a shiny ganache top that cracks just slightly when you cut into it.
- Four distinct layers: crust, cheesecake, pastry cream, and ganache, each with its own flavor and texture.
- Uses classic cheesecake methods like a water bath and slow cooling for a creamy, crack‑free result.
- Great make‑ahead dessert because each layer chills and sets, and the whole cheesecake is best after resting in the fridge.
- Flexible crust options (graham or vanilla cookie) so you can tailor the base to your taste.