White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted

→ Raspberry Swirl

10 - 1/2 cup raspberry preserves

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
02 - Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of prepared pan.
03 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, then eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and melted white chocolate until combined.
04 - Pour filling over crust. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry preserves on top and swirl with a knife for marbled effect.
05 - Bake 50-60 minutes until center is set. Leave in turned-off oven with door cracked for 1 hour. Cool completely, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

# Notes:

01 - For stronger raspberry flavor, garnish with fresh raspberries
02 - Allow ingredients to reach room temperature before starting