white chocolate cheesecake

30 Pinches
Pasadena, TX
Updated on Jan 27, 2014

I was given this recipe from a friend a few years back. I made it for Christmas and served it to my guests. The next morning, my neighbor was knocking on my door holding a plate and asked me if I had anymore!It's delicious and creamy and oh so decedent. Enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pound cake crumbs
  • 12 ounces nestle white chocolate chips
  • 3 boxes cream cheese
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons jack daniels whiskey or any brown liquor
  • 2 cups sour cream

How To Make white chocolate cheesecake

  • Step 1
    Pulse the pound cake crumbs in a blender. Line the bottom of a 9 in. spring form pan with the crumbs, pressing them down firmly. No need to grease the pan. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Melt the white chocolate chips in slow microwave increments. Set aside to cool but not harden.
  • Step 3
    Combine cream cheese, sugar,vanilla and liquor with an electric mixer for 5 minutes until very, very smooth. Add melted white chocolate and blend for another 5 minutes, again until very smooth. Add sour cream and mix to combine- be gentle.
  • Step 4
    Pour mixture into crumb lined pan and bake for 30 minutes ONLY. it will not look done but don't cook any longer. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours. Don't cover it with plastic wrap while refrigerating over night, at least for 14 hours. You can decorate this lovely cheesecake with a topping of your choice or serve plain. Either way, it's so delicious!! ENJOY!!

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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