White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake
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4.7
White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake
Description
This cheesecake starts with a sturdy chocolate cookie crust made from finely crushed chocolate crackers combined with melted butter and an optional egg yolk for richness and structure. The filling incorporates softened cream cheese mixed thoroughly to a lump-free texture with sour cream and sugar, bound by cornstarch, then blended with a cooled white chocolate and heavy cream mixture to add a creamy sweetness and smooth texture.
The assembly includes a layer of seedless raspberry jam sandwiched in the center of the filling, providing a tart contrast to the sweet and creamy cheesecake. Once baked and cooled, the cheesecake is garnished with fresh raspberries, additional raspberry jam or puree, and finely chopped white chocolate for a refined presentation. The final texture combines a dense, creamy interior with a chocolaty, crisp crust.
The recipe recommends using real white chocolate bars instead of chips for better melting, and seedless jam to maintain a smooth texture and attractive appearance. It also suggests several brands of chocolate crackers for the crust and explains that oreos can be used if the white filling is removed. The raspberry layer can be substituted with a homemade sauce for a more natural flavor.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 10 ounces chocolate crackers see note for options, finely crushed (about 2 cups)
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 egg optional, helps make the crust richer and sturdier, yolk
Cheesecake Filling:
- 6 ounces white chocolate chopped (not white chocolate chips - see note)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 packages packages (8-ounces each) cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup raspberry jam seedless, see note
Garnish:
- white chocolate shaved or finely chopped
- raspberries fresh
- raspberry jam or raspberry puree, additional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the chocolate cookie crumbs, butter and egg yolk until well-mixed. Press evenly in the bottom and 1/2-inch up the sides of a 9- or 10-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped white chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth (don't overheat). Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until well-combined with no lumps. Add the sour cream, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla, and beat until evenly mixed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the melted white chocolate/cream mixture to the cheesecake batter and mix with a rubber spatula or spoon until combined (don't overmix).
- Spread half of the cheesecake filling over the baked crust.
- Lightly warm the raspberry jam until it is pourable without being warm or hot. Spoon it in dollops across the cheesecake layer and use a butter knife to lightly swirl back and forth into the cheesecake.
- Spread the remaining half of the cheesecake batter evenly over the raspberry swirls.
- Place the cheesecake on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until the sides are set and the middle is just slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least four hours or up to 24 hours.
- To serve, garnish the top of the cheesecake with the shaved white chocolate and raspberries, OR, slice into pieces and garnish each piece individually with the white chocolate, raspberries, and raspberry jam.
Notes
- Use finely crushed chocolate crackers like Nabisco Famous Wafers or chocolate graham crackers for the crust; Oreo cookies can be used if white filling is removed.
- Choose real white chocolate bars (not chips or almond bark) for melting to avoid clumping and achieve smooth texture.
- Seedless raspberry jam is preferred for a smooth filling layer and neat appearance; a homemade raspberry sauce can be used as an alternative.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and shaved white chocolate to complement the flavors and enhance presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Slice | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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