Description
A straightforward recipe for a rich white chocolate cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 12 ounces white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the outside bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated after each addition.
- Gently stir in the melted white chocolate until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter over the crust. Place the springform pan inside a larger baking pan. Fill the larger pan with hot water halfway up the side of the springform pan to create a water bath.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps in the batter.
- Melt the white chocolate slowly to avoid scorching.
- The water bath helps the cheesecake bake evenly and prevents cracking.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: white chocolate, cheesecake, dessert, baked cheesecake, graham cracker crust