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A slice of white chocolate cheesecake with raspberry topping.

Ghirardelli White Chocolate Cheesecake

This creamy and decadent white chocolate cheesecake is made with the finest Ghirardelli white chocolate and nestled on a delectable OREO cookie crust. This masterpiece of a dessert is a true delight for the senses, with its velvety texture and rich, melt-in-your-mouth flavors.
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Course: Desserts
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Additional Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 9 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 16 Slices
Author: Mindy

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients:

  • 24 OREO Cookies
  • ½ Cup Butter

Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:

  • 2 Bars Ghirardelli White Chocolate Baking Bars broken into half inch pieces
  • 4 8 Ounce Packages of Cream Cheese
  • ¾ Cup Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
  • 3 Eggs
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

Optional Raspberry Topping Ingredients:

  • 12 Ounces Fresh Raspberries
  • ½ Cup Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

Cookie Crust

  • Add the OREO cookies to a food processor and grind into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and process again until fully combined.
  • Press the crust mixture over the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350. Remove and allow to cool while preparing the filling.

White Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

  • Break the white chocolate bar into pieces and add to a microwave safe bowl. Melt in the microwave at 50% power for one minute. Remove and stir. Continue to microwave at 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between. It took about 2 minutes for my chocolate to melt.
  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese at medium speed until smooth. Then add the sugar, vanilla, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Beat again.
  • Beat the eggs in one at a time, then stir in the melted white chocolate into the cheesecake mixture at low speed.
  • Prepare the springform pan by covering in three layers of foil. (See picture)
  • Spread the cheesecake batter in the springform pan evenly and place the cheesecake pan in a large roasting pan or skillet to prepare for a water bath. Add 1-2 cups of HOT water to the roasting pan or skillet.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 60-70 minutes. After baking, prop open the oven door and allow the cheesecake to cool inside the over for one hour. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool on a wire rack.
  • When the cheesecake is at room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably over night.
  • After refrigerating, slide a knife around the upper edge of the cake to detach it from the pan. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan, then cut and serve.

Optional Raspberry Topping

  • Add the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan and heat over medium high heat, stirring often.
  • When the mixture begins to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the berries.
  • Once the sauce begins to thicken, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature before topping the cheesecake.