Ingredients
Scale
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Mix the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 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.
- Combine with White Chocolate: Gently fold the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Add Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream to make the filling extra smooth and creamy.
Prepare the Raspberry Swirl
- 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.
- 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
- Pour the Filling: Pour the white chocolate filling onto the cooled crust, smoothing it into an even layer with a spatula.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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