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White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

A creamy cheesecake with sweet white chocolate and a luscious raspberry swirl, perfect for special occasions or just indulging at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted Melted
For the cheesecake filling
  • 4 packages cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups white chocolate chips, melted
  • 0.5 cups sour cream
For the raspberry sauce
  • 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water For thickening the sauce

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until all crumbs are moistened.
  3. 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
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth with an electric mixer.
  2. Gradually add the sugar, continue to beat until creamy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract, melted white chocolate, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
Make the raspberry sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down, stirring frequently.
  2. 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
  1. Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
  2. Drizzle some raspberry sauce over the filling and swirl it gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  3. Pour the remaining cheesecake filling over this layer, and top with another swirl of raspberry sauce.
Bake the cheesecake
  1. Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.
  2. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour.
Cool and chill
  1. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serve
  1. 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.