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Homemade white chocolate cheesecake on white kitchen counter, creamy filling and graham cracker crust, rustic elegant dessert

White Chocolate Cheesecake

Rich, creamy white chocolate cheesecake with graham cracker crust and smooth, velvety texture.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups Graham crackers Crushed
  • 0.5 cup Butter Melted
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar For crust
Filling
  • 3 packages Cream cheese Softened, room temp (8 oz each)
  • 1 cup White chocolate Use real white chocolate (not chips)
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream For melting chocolate
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream Room temperature

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan Essential for even baking
  • 1 Electric mixer For smooth batter
  • 1 Double boiler or microwave To melt white chocolate
  • 1 Roasting pan For water bath
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding and scraping
  • 1 Food processor To crush graham crackers
  • 1 Wire cooling rack For gradual cooling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan.
  2. Mix crust ingredients and bake.
  3. Melt chocolate with cream.
  4. Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  5. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla gradually.
  6. Fold in melted chocolate mixture.
  7. Pour filling into crust.
  8. Bake in water bath.
  9. Turn off oven, cool slowly.
  10. Refrigerate overnight.

Notes

Use full-fat ingredients for best texture. For an extra twist, top with white chocolate shavings or berries before serving.