Description

Hey friends, Beau from Feastical here! This cheesecake is a showstopper: buttery crust, silky white chocolate filling, and vibrant raspberry swirls that cut through the richness perfectly. Elegant enough for holidays, birthdays, or just a Tuesday treat, it’s built on simple, feel-good techniques that anyone can master.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

1½ cups graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the White Chocolate Filling:

3 (8 oz) blocks full-fat cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
8 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
½ cup full-fat sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Raspberry Swirl:

½ cup raspberry preserves or seedless raspberry sauce

Optional Garnish:

Fresh raspberries
Powdered sugar
Drizzle of melted white chocolate

Instructions

1. Prep & Crust

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Grease a 9-inch springform pan lightly with butter.
Mix crumbs and sugar; stir in melted butter until wet sand-like. Press into the bottom and halfway up the sides.
Bake 10 minutes; let cool while preparing filling.

2. Make Filling

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly.
Mix in melted white chocolate, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Add Raspberry Swirl

Pour filling over cooled crust.
Drop spoonfuls of raspberry preserves on top and gently swirl with a knife or skewer.

4. Bake Cheesecake

Bake 55–65 minutes: edges set, center slightly jiggly.
Optional: place a pan of hot water on a lower rack for gentle baking.

5. Cool & Chill

Let cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour.
Transfer to wire rack to reach room temperature.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. Serve

Run a hot, clean knife around the edges before removing the springform.
Garnish with fresh raspberries, powdered sugar, or extra melted white chocolate.
Slice with a hot knife for perfect, clean pieces.

Notes

Chocolate Lovers: Use chocolate wafer crust or fold in mini dark chocolate chips.
Triple Berry: Swap or mix preserves: raspberry, strawberry, and blackberry.
Lemon Twist: Add zest of 1 lemon to filling for bright citrus notes.
Boozy: Stir 1 tbsp Chambord or vanilla vodka into raspberry preserves.
Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free graham crackers.
Prevent Cracks: Use a water bath and allow gradual cooling.

Nutrition

Calories: 420Cal Per slice
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 6g