Indulgent White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake (Printable)

Luscious, creamy cheesecake with buttery graham crust, tangy raspberry swirls, and decadent white chocolate. An elegant dessert.

# Components:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tablespoons melted butter

→ Raspberry Filling

04 - 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Cheesecake Batter

07 - 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped
08 - 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 1 cup granulated sugar
10 - 3 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 cup sour cream
13 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ For Serving

14 - Extra raspberry sauce or fresh berries for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the base with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool completely.
02 - Combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened, stirring often. Strain to remove seeds if desired. Let cool.
03 - Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined. Mix in vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth. Fold in the melted white chocolate.
05 - Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Dollop half of the raspberry sauce over the batter and swirl gently with a knife. Pour remaining batter on top, then add more raspberry sauce and swirl again.
06 - Wrap the outside of the springform pan in two layers of foil to prevent leaks. Place the pan in a larger roasting pan and pour in hot water to reach halfway up the sides.
07 - Bake for 60-70 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly wobbly.
08 - Turn off oven, crack the oven door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove from water bath, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
09 - Remove from the pan. Top with extra raspberry sauce or fresh berries. Slice and enjoy!

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The white chocolate melts into the batter creating this impossibly silky texture that literally melts on your tongue
  • Raspberries cut through all that richness with just the right amount of tart brightness
  • It looks incredibly impressive but the water bath technique is actually forgiving once you get the hang of it
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that skipping the water bath results in disappointing cracked cheesecakes with dry edges
  • Cooling the cheesecake in the oven with the door cracked is mandatory for that restaurant quality texture
  • Room temperature ingredients are not optional here, cold cream cheese will never blend smooth no matter how long you beat it
03 -
  • Always bake cheesecake on the middle rack for even heat distribution
  • The center should still wiggle like Jell-O when you take it out, it finishes cooking while cooling
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