WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH COCOA-ALMOND CRUST
This is not an everyday dessert. It's worth the effort though. Note: Cooking/prep times do not include chilling time.
Provided by Chicagopm
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients; stir well.
- Firmly press crumb mixture on bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes; cool in pan on a wire rack.
- Combine white chocolate and 1/2 cup whipping cream in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cook until white chocolate melts, stirring occasionally.
- Let cool.
- Beat cream chees at medium speed of an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugaar, beating well.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup whipping cream, beating well.
- Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Stir in white chocolate mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared crust.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes in pan on a wire rack.
- Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees.
- Combine sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir well.
- Pour over cheesecake, leaving a 3/4 inch border on edge of cheesecake.
- Return to oven and bank an additional 7 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature in pan on a wire rack.
- Chill at least 8 hours.
- Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.
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The Crazy Mask
[email protected]This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's creamy, delicious, and the cocoa almond crust is the perfect touch.
Tj Jt
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cheesecake turned out great. It was a big hit at my party.
Biplop S
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cheesecake that was perfect for a special occasion.
Ayushma Tamang
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfect. It was creamy, delicious, and the crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy.
FAHIM MULLA
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was a little dry, but the filling was creamy and smooth.
Abdoo Mattan
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, and the filling was rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shantel James
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. I loved the white chocolate flavor.
Salah Star
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of white chocolate, but this cheesecake changed my mind. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the cocoa almond crust was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.
Adebayo Muiz
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The cocoa almond crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, and the white chocolate filling was rich and creamy. I loved the hint of orange zest in the filling, it really brightened up the flavor.