White Chocolate Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF).

2. 2

   Prepare the graham cracker crust by grinding the crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 23cm springform pan.

3. 3

   Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

5. 5

   Add the granulated sugar and beat until combined.

6. 6

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

8. 8

   Fold the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until combined.

9. 9

   Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust.

10. 10

    Bake the cheesecake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

11. 11

    Let the cheesecake cool completely in the pan.

12. 12

    Top the cooled cheesecake with fresh raspberries and serve.