White Chocolate Cheesecake

Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
2. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with baking paper.
3. In a large bowl, mix the crust ingredients, until the mixture resembles wet sand, if needed add a bit more melted butter. Transfer the mixture into the prepared springform pan and, using the flat bottom of a measuring cup, evenly press into the bottom and about 2 inches up around the edge.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set it aside. Once its cool enough to handle, cover the sides and bottom in aluminum foil to avoid any leaks, or you can just place it in a baking sheet when baking the cheesecake.

White chocolate cheesecake filling:

1. Reduce the oven temperature to 285ºF.
2. In a large bowl by hand or using a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth. Make sure you beat on low speed, to avoid adding too much air into the batter.
3. Next, mix the cornstarch with the sugar in a small bowl, and add the mixture to the cheesecake filling.
4. Add the vanilla and mix well until combined.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, until smooth. Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl from time to time.
6. Add the melted white chocolate (NOT HOT) and mix well until fully combined.
7. Transfer the white chocolate cheesecake filling to the cheesecake crust and smooth out the top with an offset spatula.
8. Bake at 285ºF for 60-70 minutes, or until the edges are fully set and slightly puffed up, and the middle is still a bit wobbly when you shake the pan. Start checking the cheesecake about 10 minutes before the recommended baking time.
9. Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to completely cool in the oven with the oven door opened ajar.
10. Once cooled to room temperature, transfer the cheesecake into the fridge for at least 4 hours best to stay overnight.
11. Before serving, decorate it with whipped cream, fresh berries, and white chocolate shavings.