Description
This creamy White Chocolate Cheesecake combines rich white chocolate with a smooth and velvety cream cheese filling, nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a special gathering or a treat to enjoy on your own. The light tang of sour cream balances the sweetness of white chocolate, creating an irresistible combination. Perfect for a crowd or just indulging yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add 1 cup of sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until combined.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Slowly stir in the melted and cooled white chocolate.
- Add Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream, ensuring the mixture is smooth and evenly combined. Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 55 minutes. After baking, turn off the oven but leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 1 hour.
- Chill: Once cooled, transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving.
Notes
- Ensure that the cream cheese is softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.
- If you don’t have a springform pan, a regular pie pan or round cake pan can work, but the cheesecake may be harder to remove.
- You can decorate the cheesecake with white chocolate shavings or fresh berries before serving for an extra touch of elegance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 411 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg