“Elegant White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

🍰 Elegant White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• ¼ cup sugar

• ½ cup butter, melted

Raspberry Swirl

• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Cheesecake Filling

• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened

• ¾ cup sugar

• 8 oz white chocolate, melted & cooled

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup heavy cream or sour cream

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Instructions

1. Prepare the crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

3. Press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.

4. Bake 10 minutes, then cool.

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2. Make raspberry sauce

1. Simmer raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5–7 minutes until thick.

2. Strain seeds if desired. Cool completely.

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3. Cheesecake filling

1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

2. Mix in melted white chocolate and vanilla.

3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.

4. Stir in cream or sour cream.

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4. Assemble

1. Pour filling over cooled crust.

2. Spoon raspberry sauce on top and swirl gently with a knife.

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5. Bake

• Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50–55 minutes

• Center should jiggle slightly

• Turn oven off, crack door, cool inside for 1 hour

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6. Chill

Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

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Elegant Finishing Touches ✨

• Fresh raspberries on top

• White chocolate curls

• Light dusting of powdered sugar

• Raspberry drizzle on the plate

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Pro Tips

• Use room-temperature ingredients for a silky texture

• Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks

• A water bath = ultra-smooth bakery finish