Description
A rich and creamy raspberry white chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and fresh raspberry topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- White chocolate curls or shavings for garnish
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Make the Filling:
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing each until just blended.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Fold in melted white chocolate and heavy cream until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake the Cheesecake:
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Prepare Raspberry Topping:
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and water.
- Cook over medium heat until raspberries break down, about 5 minutes.
- Stir cornstarch into the mix and continue to cook until thickened.
- Allow to cool, then spread over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with white chocolate curls or shavings before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth filling.
- To avoid cracks, don’t overmix the batter, and allow the cheesecake to cool gradually in the oven.
- For easier slicing, dip a knife in hot water and wipe it clean between cuts.
- Experiment with adding other berries or a mixed berry topping for variety.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg