Description
White chocolate cheesecake delivers a luxurious dessert experience for passionate bakers. Silky smooth textures and rich flavors invite you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 4 large eggs
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- White chocolate curls or shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing the surface and preheat the oven to 325F (163C).
- Create the crust by thoroughly mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar together until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring complete integration.
- Gradually introduce eggs into the mixture, one at a time, gently blending after each addition to maintain a smooth texture.
- Carefully fold melted white chocolate into the batter, stirring until completely and evenly distributed.
- Gently fold sour cream into the mixture, creating a luxuriously creamy and homogeneous filling.
- Transfer the entire filling onto the prepared graham cracker crust within the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, watching for slightly set edges and a subtle jiggle in the center, indicating perfect doneness.
- After baking, turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to rest inside with the door slightly ajar for one hour, promoting even cooling.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight to achieve optimal flavor and texture.
- Before serving, embellish with delicate white chocolate curls or elegant shavings for a sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Cracks: Avoid overmixing the batter and bake in a water bath to create a smooth, crack-free surface that looks professionally made.
- Chocolate Quality Matters: Use high-quality white chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter for the richest, most luxurious flavor and creamy texture.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature to create a perfectly smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts like almonds for a celiac-friendly crust option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 529 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 293 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 126 mg