Description
This Elegant White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake is a creamy and indulgent dessert perfect for special occasions. It features a rich white chocolate filling and a sweet blueberry topping, making it a beautiful and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 1 cup blueberry puree
- Fresh blueberries and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Make Cheesecake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Divide Batter: Divide the batter in half. Stir the melted white chocolate into one half of the batter and the blueberry puree into the other half.
- Create Swirls: Pour alternating spoonfuls of the white chocolate batter and blueberry batter over the crust. Use a knife to swirl the batters together.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Chill: Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning for a smooth filling.
- To prevent cracks, bake the cheesecake in a water bath and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Garnish with additional fresh blueberries and white chocolate shavings for an elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg