Here’s an elegant White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake—rich, silky, and beautiful enough for a special occasion, but still very doable at home.
Elegant White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Raspberry Swirl
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream or sour cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Make the Raspberry Swirl
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring and crushing berries.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds (optional but elegant).
- Cool completely.
2. Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
3. Make the Filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth (low speed).
- Mix in melted white chocolate.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Blend in vanilla, cream (or sour cream), and salt.
4. Assemble
- Pour filling over crust.
- Spoon raspberry sauce on top.
- Swirl gently with a knife for a marble effect.
5. Bake
- Wrap the pan in foil and place in a water bath.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Turn oven off, crack door, cool 1 hour inside oven.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Elegant Finishing Touches
- White chocolate curls or shavings
- Fresh raspberries
- Light dusting of powdered sugar
- Optional white chocolate ganache drizzle
Pro Tips
- Use high-quality white chocolate (bars, not chips).
- Do not overmix—this keeps the cheesecake creamy.
- Water bath = smooth, crack-free top.
If you’d like, I can also give you a no-bake version, mini individual cheesecakes, or a restaurant-style plating idea.
