Description
Silky white chocolate raspberry swirl cheesecake delivers a luxurious dance of creamy sweetness and tangy berry notes. Rich layers melt together, promising pure indulgence that delights you with each sophisticated bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (165C) and coat a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl, pressing the mixture compactly into the pan’s bottom to create a uniform crust.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until silky and uniform in texture, gradually incorporating sour cream and eggs individually, ensuring each is thoroughly integrated.
- Fold in vanilla extract and smoothly melted white chocolate, stirring until the batter achieves a consistent, luxurious consistency.
- Gently transfer the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, distributing it evenly across the surface.
- Artfully dollop raspberry preserves across the batter’s surface, then delicately drag a knife through the mixture to generate an elegant marbled pattern.
- Position the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until the center appears slightly firm and set.
- After baking, turn off the oven but leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for one hour, allowing gradual cooling and preventing surface cracking.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
Notes
- Achieve a perfectly smooth cheesecake by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, which prevents lumps and creates a silky texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality white chocolate for the most luxurious flavor, and melt it carefully using a double boiler to prevent scorching.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the batter and using a water bath technique during baking, which creates a gentle, even heat distribution.
- Customize the dessert by experimenting with different fruit preserves like strawberry or blackberry for unique flavor variations and colorful swirl patterns.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 50-60 minutes (including baking and oven resting)
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg