White Chocolate Cheesecake
lambsearsandhoney
A simple cheesecake recipe that sets well because of the cocoa butter in the white chocolate. Try taking it up a notch by swirling dark chocolate through it.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
- 30 gms butter, melted
- 110 gms whole wheat biscuits (cookies)
- 75 gms white chocolate
- 250 gms cream cheese
- 110 gms caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 60 mls pouring cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
Base
Crush biscuits to a fine crumb in processor, then combine with the melted butter.
Press into prepared pan, refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Filling
Grate the white chocolate finely, using food processor.
Combine with the remaining ingredients in processor, whiz for 40-50 seconds until smooth, then pour into refrigerated crust.
Bake at 160C for 35-40 minutes, or until the centre no longer wobbles. It will continue to cook as it cools.
Cool in oven, with door open, then refrigerate3-4 hours, until firm.
Decorate with fresh fruit or grated dark chocolate before serving.