Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil.
- Stir together the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, and press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Mix in the sour cream, melted white chocolate, and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overbeat.
Assembly and Baking
- Pour half of the batter over the prepared crust. Spoon small dollops of raspberry preserves and scatter fresh raspberries over the batter. Top with the remaining batter.
- Place the springform pan inside a larger roasting pan and fill it with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until fully chilled and firm.
Sauce Preparation
- For the white chocolate sauce, heat 1/3 cup heavy cream until steaming, then pour it over the white chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- For the semisweet chocolate drizzle, heat 3 tbsp heavy cream until steaming and pour over the semisweet chocolate chips, stirring until glossy.
Serving
- Spoon the white chocolate sauce over the chilled cheesecake and drizzle with the semisweet chocolate sauce.
- Finish with chopped white chocolate truffles, crushed cookies, and fresh raspberries before slicing and serving.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients lead to a smoother batter. Store tightly covered for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for 2 months.
