Description

This decadent Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic flavors of Boston cream pie. The smooth vanilla filling, creamy cheesecake layer, and luscious chocolate ganache topping make this dessert a showstopper!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cheesecake Filling:

4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 large eggs
1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding

For the Cake Layer:

1 box yellow cake mix (prepare only half as instructed)
1/2 cup cornstarch
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:

2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons corn syrup
1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
1/2 cup milk

Optional Garnish:

Mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the Beef Mixture:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until combined and simmer for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Crescent Roll Crust:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and lay it in the bottom of a greased 9-inch pie pan or baking dish. Pinch the seams together to form a crust, covering the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan.
Assemble the Pizza Pie:
- Evenly spread the beef mixture over the crescent roll crust. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, black olives, and chopped bell peppers.
Bake the Pizza Pie:
- Fold the edges of the crescent dough over the filling, leaving the center exposed. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Beef Pizza Pie with a side of salad or dipping sauces like ranch or marinara!

Notes

Customize Toppings: Feel free to add any of your favorite pizza toppings, such as mushrooms, green peppers, or even cooked sausage.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the beef mixture if you like a little heat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Italian

Keywords: Beef Pizza Pie, Crescent Roll Pizza, Easy Pizza Pie, Savory Pie, Pizza with Beef