Here’s a luscious recipe for an Elegant White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake — rich, creamy, with the perfect balance of sweet white chocolate and tangy raspberries. It’s a showstopper dessert for special occasions!
🍰 Elegant White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
🍽️ Servings: 12
⏱️ Time:
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Prep: 30 minutes
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Bake + Chill: 5+ hours (including cooling)
🧂 Ingredients:
Crust:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
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⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp sugar
Filling:
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24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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8 oz (225g) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
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1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries (if frozen, thaw and drain)
Topping (optional):
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Fresh raspberries
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White chocolate shavings or curls
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Mint leaves for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
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Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes. Remove and cool.
2. Make the Filling:
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Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
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Stir in melted white chocolate and vanilla.
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Blend in sour cream or heavy cream until smooth.
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Gently fold in raspberries — a few whole, some slightly crushed for swirls.
3. Bake:
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Pour filling over cooled crust.
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Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50–60 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
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Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside with door ajar for 1 hour (helps prevent cracking).
4. Cool & Chill:
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Remove cheesecake from oven.
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Let cool completely at room temperature.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
5. Serve:
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Remove from springform pan.
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Garnish with fresh raspberries, white chocolate shavings, and mint leaves.
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Slice and serve chilled.
🍽️ Tips:
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For easier removal, run a knife around the edges before releasing the springform.
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Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor and smooth texture.
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To prevent cracks, avoid overmixing and do the slow cooling step in the oven.