Description
A creamy and delicious white chocolate cherry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then fold the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- In a small bowl, combine the cherry pie filling and lemon juice. Gently fold half of the cherry mixture into the cheesecake batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Spoon the remaining cherry mixture on top and swirl gently with a knife for a decorative effect.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake batter for a lighter texture.
- Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Once chilled, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some almond extract with the cheesecake batter.
- You can also top the cheesecake with fresh cherries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg