WHITE CHOCOLATE AND RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

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Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Mixer     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day     Cream Cheese     Raspberry     Almond     Chill     Party     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

Crust
18 vanilla wafer cookies
1 cup almonds, toasted
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
4 ounces imported white chocolate (such as Lindt), chopped
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 large eggs
3/4 cup fresh raspberries or frozen unsweetened, thawed, drained
Topping
1 8-ounce container sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2-pint baskets raspberries or one 1-pint basket strawberries
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place large piece of foil on heavy large baking sheet. Set 8x2-inch bottomless heart-shaped cake pan atop foil. (If unavailable, use 8-inch springform pan; omit foil.) Wrap foil around outside and 1 inch up sides of pan. Butter foil and pan. Finely grind cookies and almonds in processor. Add butter and blend until mixture forms very moist crumbs. Using plastic wrap as aid, press crumbs firmly onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of pan. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Cool. Maintain oven temperature.
  • For Filling:
  • Melt white chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water until smooth, stirring often. Remove from over water. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and peel in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until combined. Beat in white chocolate.
  • Spoon half of batter into crust. Top with 3/4 cup berries. Spoon remaining batter over. Bake until edges of cake are set but center 3 inches still moves when cake is shaken, about 45 minutes. Cool 20 minutes. Maintain oven temperature. Using fingertips, press down gently on edges of cheesecake to flatten slightly.
  • For topping:
  • Whisk sour cream, sugar and vanilla in bowl. Spoon over cake, spreading to edge of pan. Bake 5 minutes. Transfer cake in pan to rack. Run small knife around sides of cake. Cool completely. Chill cake overnight.
  • Fold down foil along sides of pan. Lift cake pan off cheesecake. Transfer cheesecake to platter, discarding foil. Cover cake with berries. Bring jam to simmer in small saucepan, stirring often. Gently brush jam over berries. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead; chill.)

Casper Sky
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I'm a beginner baker, and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow, and the cheesecake turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried it!


Dawne Button
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Tracy Cummings
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust is the perfect balance of crunchy and smooth.


Sultan Ocak
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, it's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's absolutely delicious.


Jeanelyn Celestra
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Chizi Jonah
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This cheesecake is absolutely stunning! I love the way the white chocolate and raspberry flavors swirl together. It's also incredibly delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Areeba Zafar
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I'm a beginner baker, and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow, and the cheesecake turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried it!


Jena Michelle
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve it.


Precious Moira
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Kariesse Mj
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This cheesecake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The white chocolate and raspberry flavors are a perfect match, and the crust is the perfect balance of crunchy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


syed muzafar abbas
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Merrill Kornelsen
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This cheesecake is absolutely stunning! I love the way the white chocolate and raspberry flavors swirl together. It's also incredibly delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Khadiija Hussein
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I'm a beginner baker, and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow, and the cheesecake turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried it!


Erin Riley
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve it.


Josephine Sanchez
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Badri Tamang
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. The white chocolate and raspberry flavors are so delicious together.


Alexis Helm
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. The recipe was easy to follow, and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!


Shannon Owens
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one is an exception. The white chocolate and raspberry combination is divine, and the crust is so good! I highly recommend this recipe.


Nobbo Just
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This cheesecake is an absolute dream! The white chocolate and raspberry flavors are a perfect match, and the crust is the perfect balance of crunchy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again.


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