White Chocolate Cheesecake

White Chocolate Cheesecake
613 min.
16
350kcal

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Indulge in the creamy decadence of a White Chocolate Cheesecake, a dessert that promises to elevate any occasion. With its rich, velvety texture and the delightful sweetness of white chocolate, this cheesecake is a true showstopper. Perfectly balanced with a buttery graham cracker crust and a hint of toasted pecans, each slice offers a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Whether you're celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself to a well-deserved dessert, this cheesecake is sure to impress. The combination of cream cheese and sour cream creates a luscious filling that melts in your mouth, while the addition of fresh fruit or berries on top adds a refreshing contrast. Not only is it visually stunning, but it also boasts a delightful caloric balance, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

With a preparation time of just over 10 hours, including chilling, this cheesecake allows you to plan ahead and ensure that your dessert is perfectly set for serving. Gather your friends and family around the table, and watch as they savor each bite of this exquisite treat. Dive into the world of baking and create a masterpiece that will be the highlight of any gathering. Your journey to cheesecake perfection starts here!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs (20 squares)
  • 0.3 cup pecans toasted finely chopped
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • cup peppermint candies white
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  •  egg yolk 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • cups fruit 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Move oven rack to lowest position.
  2. Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease bottom and side of springform pan, 8x3 inches; remove bottom.
  3. Mix cracker crumbs, pecans, 2 tablespoons sugar and the butter. Press about 3/4 cup of the crumb mixture evenly on bottom of pan.
  4. Place on cookie sheet.
  5. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown; cool.
  6. Assemble bottom and side of pan; secure side. Press remaining crumb mixture 2 inches up side of pan.
  7. Cut 11-inch circle of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  8. Place pan on foil circle; press foil up side of pan to prevent dripping in oven during baking.
  9. Place white baking chips in 2-cup heatproof glass measure.
  10. Place measure in 1 1/2-quart saucepan.
  11. Add water to saucepan until 2 inches deep.
  12. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until chips are melted.
  13. Remove measure from saucepan.
  14. Increase oven temperature to 475°F.
  15. Beat melted chips, 3/4 cup sugar and the flour in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in cream cheese and egg yolks until smooth. Continue beating, adding the eggs one at a time, then the sour cream until blended.
  16. Pour batter carefully into crust. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  17. Bake 20 minutes; remove foil. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
  18. Bake 1 hour. (If cheesecake browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil during last 30 minutes of baking.)
  19. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake in oven 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack 15 minutes. Run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen before and after refrigerating. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 8 hours, but no longer than 5 days. Run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen; remove side of pan.
  20. Place cheesecake on serving plate. Top with fruit. Immediately refrigerate any remaining cheesecake after serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories350kcal
Protein5.2%
Fat58.19%
Carbs36.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.39
Glycemic Load
12.78
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.3926086995913%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Delphinidin
0.12mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:350.19kcal
17.51%
Fat:23.27g
35.8%
Saturated Fat:12.24g
76.52%
Carbohydrates:32.95g
10.98%
Net Carbohydrates:32.02g
11.64%
Sugar:25.81g
28.68%
Cholesterol:77.63mg
25.88%
Sodium:207.4mg
9.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.68g
9.36%
Vitamin A:747.24IU
14.94%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.88%
Selenium:6.1µg
8.71%
Phosphorus:81.74mg
8.17%
Calcium:73.48mg
7.35%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.91%
Iron:0.7mg
3.91%
Folate:15.21µg
3.8%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.72%
Fiber:0.93g
3.72%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.72%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.68%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.65%
Magnesium:12.58mg
3.14%
Potassium:106.94mg
3.06%
Copper:0.06mg
2.96%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.92%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.65%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.64%
Vitamin K:2.16µg
2.06%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.54%