Description
Creamy white chocolate cheesecake promises a luxurious dessert experience that melts in your mouth. Silky smooth textures and rich flavors will transport dessert enthusiasts to a world of indulgent bliss you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 packages (8 ounces/226 grams each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (170 grams) white chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C), creating an optimal environment for baking the delicate cheesecake.
- Craft the crust by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until thoroughly combined, then firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until silky and uniform, eliminating any lumps for a smooth texture.
- Incorporate sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, mixing until the ingredients are fully integrated and the mixture becomes light and creamy.
- Introduce eggs individually, gently folding each one into the mixture to maintain a consistent, velvety consistency.
- Carefully blend the cooled melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a uniform color and texture throughout.
- Delicately fold in the sour cream, creating a luxurious and even filling that will provide a tangy richness to the cheesecake.
- Pour the completed filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, allowing the cheesecake to set and develop its characteristic creamy texture.
- After baking, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside with the door closed for 1 hour, preventing sudden temperature changes that could cause cracking.
- Refrigerate the cooled cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight, allowing it to firm up and enhance its flavors before serving.
Notes
- Cool the cheesecake gradually inside the oven to prevent cracking and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients like cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream to create a more uniform and lump-free filling.
- Melt white chocolate carefully using a double boiler or low microwave heat to avoid scorching and maintain its delicate flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with crushed gluten-free cookies or almond meal to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 282 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg