White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
• For the filling:
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled slightly

Instructions:

1. Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely.  
2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat in sour cream and vanilla extract.
3. Add eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Be careful not to overbeat.
4. Combine with chocolate: Gently fold in the melted white chocolate.
5. Pour into crust: Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
6. Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
7. Cool and chill: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Then, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.