Boston Chocolate Cream Pie Cheesecake
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate flavors and creamy cheesecake, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream For whipping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the cocoa and vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely.
Filling
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream and whip until fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake and chill for at least 4 hours.
Notes
Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened before mixing for a smoother batter. Don't skip the chilling step! This helps the filling set and makes the dessert creamier. Feel free to add a layer of chocolate ganache or whipped cream on top for extra decadence.