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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

How to get your valentine's heart?

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As you are getting ready for coming Valentine's Day, you may consider making a special valentine's dessert for your loved one instead of giving a simple box of wrapper chocolates. You will certainly get the key to your loved one's heart by putting your time and hard work on making this delicious White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake.

Photo credit: sweetstreet.com

Ingredients

1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 ( 10 ounce ) package frozen raspberries
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 ( 8 ounce ) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Prep Time: 30 minutes, Cook: 60 minutes, Ready in: 10 hours

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ).
In a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the 9 inch spring form pan.
In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to boil, and continue boiling for 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds.
In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt white chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth.
In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla and melted white chocolate. Pour half of batter over crust. Spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. Pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, and again spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over the top. Swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. Serve with remaining raspberry sauce.