Ingredients
Method
Prepare the crust
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until all crumbs are moistened.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Make the cheesecake filling
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth with an electric mixer.
- Gradually add the sugar, continue to beat until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, melted white chocolate, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
Make the raspberry sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assemble the cheesecake
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Drizzle some raspberry sauce over the filling and swirl it gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Pour the remaining cheesecake filling over this layer, and top with another swirl of raspberry sauce.
Bake the cheesecake
- Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour.
Cool and chill
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serve
- Before serving, you can drizzle more raspberry sauce on top and garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.
Notes
Serve chilled. Consider adding a dollop of whipped cream on each slice and garnishing with fresh berries or chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.
