Super Creamy White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Super Creamy White Chocolate Cheesecake. Featuring a graham cracker crust, a velvety white chocolate-infused filling, and a luscious white chocolate ganache, this dessert is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Ganache:
- 8 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- reheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in melted white chocolate, sour cream, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour filling over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Ganache: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Pour over chopped white chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth, then let cool slightly. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake, spreading evenly.
- Refrigerate until ganache is set. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother filling.
- To prevent cracks, bake the cheesecake in a water bath.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg