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White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This luscious White Chocolate Cheesecake combines a creamy, velvety filling made with melted white chocolate and a buttery digestive biscuit crust with optional macadamia nuts for extra crunch. Baked low and slow for a smooth, rich texture, it's topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, and white chocolate shavings to create an elegant dessert perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 ¼ cups finely crushed digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts (optional but delicious)

White Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 12 oz high-quality white chocolate (melted and cooled until warm)

Toppings

  • White chocolate shavings
  • Whipped cream
  • Fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and place the rack in the middle position to ensure even baking.
  2. Prepare the pan: Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with baking paper to prevent sticking.
  3. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine crushed digestive biscuits, melted butter, and optional macadamia nuts. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Add more melted butter if needed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up about 2 inches around the edges of the springform pan using the bottom of a measuring cup for an even crust.
  4. Bake the crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool enough to handle. Cover the sides and bottom with aluminum foil or set it on a baking sheet to avoid leaks during the cheesecake bake.
  5. Reduce oven temperature: Lower the oven temperature to 285°F (140°C) in preparation for baking the cheesecake.
  6. Beat cream cheese and sour cream: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment on low speed, blend the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth, taking care not to incorporate too much air.
  7. Mix sugar and cornstarch: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch, then add this mixture to the cream cheese blend and mix well.
  8. Add vanilla extract: Stir in the vanilla extract until fully integrated.
  9. Add eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl regularly to ensure an even mixture.
  10. Incorporate white chocolate: Gently fold in the melted and cooled white chocolate until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
  11. Assemble and smooth: Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with an offset spatula for an even surface.
  12. Bake the cheesecake: Bake at 285°F (140°C) for 60-70 minutes. The edges should be set and slightly puffed while the center remains slightly wobbly. Begin checking doneness around 50 minutes.
  13. Cool in oven: Switch off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar to cool slowly, preventing cracks.
  14. Chill overnight: Once cooled to room temperature, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set fully.
  15. Serve and garnish: Decorate the cheesecake with whipped cream, fresh berries, and white chocolate shavings before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
  • Room temperature ingredients help create a creamy batter without lumps.
  • Covering the springform pan with foil prevents water leaks if using a water bath.
  • Cooling the cheesecake slowly in the oven reduces cracking.
  • Chilling overnight improves flavor and firmness for clean slices.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/white-chocolate-cheesecake-recipe/