Ingredients for Boston Cream Cheesecake
- Yellow Cake Mix
- 16 ounces (2 (8 ounce) packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- Unsweetened Chocolate Squares
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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How to Make Boston Cream Cheesecake
- Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare your favorite boxed yellow cake mix according to package directions. (Note: You may need to adjust liquid slightly depending on your recipe.)
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces (2 (8 ounce) packages) of cream cheese with 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 cup of sour cream and mix until well combined.
- Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake layer in the pan.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Carefully run a knife or metal spatula around the rim of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack before removing the springform pan.
- While the cheesecake cools, prepare the chocolate ganache: Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/4 cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Once the cheesecake is completely cool, spread the chocolate ganache evenly over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set completely before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
244 g
Sugar
1971g
Fat
1097g
Carbs
238g
