2/14/14

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake-Valentine's Day

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe  

  1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
    3 tablespoons white sugar
    1/4 cup butter, melted
    1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries
    2 tablespoons white sugar
    2 teaspoons cornstarch
    1/2 cup water
    2 cups white chocolate chips
    1/2 cup half-and-half cream
    3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup white sugar
    3 eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • PREP 1 hr
  • COOK 1 hr
  • READY IN 10 hrs
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  • In a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
  • In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to boil, and continue boiling 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt white chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla and melted white chocolate. Pour half of batter over crust. Spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. Pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, and again spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over the top. Swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. Serve with remaining raspberry sauce.