Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this White Chocolate Cheesecake. Featuring a luscious white chocolate filling, Oreo crust, and a decadent chocolate ganache topping, this dessert is perfect for celebrations or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Oreo Crust:
- 30 Oreo cookies (wafers and filling included)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 10 oz white chocolate, finely chopped (approximately 280 grams)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (approximately 240 ml, 33-35% MF)
- 24 oz cream cheese, full-fat, brick style (approximately 680 grams)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (approximately 150 grams)
- 4 large eggs
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (or 50-70% dark chocolate, approximately 170 grams)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (approximately 120 ml)
- 2 oz white chocolate, for drizzling (approximately 56 grams)
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh raspberries or strawberries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (170°C) and wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with an oven bag or aluminum foil.
- Make the Crust: Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Melt White Chocolate: Combine chopped white chocolate with heavy cream. Microwave in intervals and whisk until smooth.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Gradually add whisked eggs and the melted white chocolate mixture. Pour over the cooled crust.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Place the pan in a roasting pan and add boiling water 1 inch up the sides. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Make Ganache: Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate. Whisk until smooth and pour over the chilled cheesecake. Drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Serve: Garnish with berries or your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Use high-quality baking chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent air bubbles.
- Cheesecake tastes better after chilling overnight.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12th of the cheesecake)
- Calories: ~450
- Sugar: ~30g
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Fat: ~32g
- Saturated Fat: ~18g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~35g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~6g
- Cholesterol: ~120mg