White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake

White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup white chocolate chips, melted and cooled (optional: plus more for drizzle)
1 can blueberry pie filling
Fresh blueberries, whipped cream and mint leaves for garnish

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 5: Stir in the melted white chocolate until fully incorporated into the batter.

Step 6: Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust.

Step 7: Measure 1 c. of the blueberry pie filling and spoon dollops of blueberry puree over the batter, then swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect. Refrigerate the remaining pie filling until ready to decorate.

Step 8: Pour the remaining cheesecake batter over the blueberry swirled layer.

Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.

Step 10: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.

Step 11: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully chilled and set.

Step 12: Once chilled, carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan and transfer to a serving plate.

Step 13: Press remaining pie filling through a strainer to remove the whole berries. Spread the strained filling over the top of the cake.

Step 14: Melt additional white chocolate and drizzle over the top of the cake. Decorate with whipped cream around the edges. Garnish the top of the cheesecake with fresh blueberries and mint leaves.