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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake


  • Author: Martha
  • Total Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the White Chocolate Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

For the Raspberry Swirl:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Prepare the Crust

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Mix the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the Crust: Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even layer. Use the back of a spoon to compact it.
  4. Bake the Crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool while you prepare the filling.

Prepare the White Chocolate Filling

  1. Melt the White Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Mix the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Sugar and Eggs: Add sugar and beat until well combined. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine with White Chocolate: Gently fold the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and well combined.
  5. Add Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream to make the filling extra smooth and creamy.

Prepare the Raspberry Swirl

  1. Cook the Raspberries: In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down and release their juice, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Strain the Mixture: Pour the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds, leaving you with a smooth raspberry puree.

Assemble the Cheesecake

  1. Pour the Filling: Pour the white chocolate filling onto the cooled crust, smoothing it into an even layer with a spatula.
  2. Swirl the Raspberry: Spoon small dollops of the raspberry puree onto the cheesecake filling. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the raspberry puree into the filling, creating a marbled effect.
  3. Bake the Cheesecake: Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour with the door slightly open.
  4. Chill the Cheesecake: After an hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
  • Prep Time: 20 min.
  • Chill Time: 3 hours
  • Cook Time: 50 min.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10-12 servings
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g