White Chocolate Cheesecake

An outstanding confection you will be proud to serve Shavuos morning.

3 min read May 10, 2017

Food preparation and food styling by Chanie Nayman | Photography by Lisa Monahan

One of the highlights of many a balabusta is serving a special cheesecake for Kiddush on Shavuos when the men return home from learning all night. I am proud to present you with this outstanding confection that will without a doubt live up to all expectations.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 14–16

Shortbread Crust

6 oz shortbread cookies
2 Tbsp melted butter

Chocolate Ganache

- 2 oz dark chocolate
- 4 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp light corn syrup

Cheesecake Filling

- 10½ oz dairy white chocolate (3 3½-oz bars) chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 24 oz cream cheese (3 8-oz bars) room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz (2 sticks) butter softened
8 oz cream cheese chilled
2¼ cups confectioners’ sugar
2 Tbsp heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla extract

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C). Grease a 9” springform pan (bottom and sides).

FOR CRUST

Place shortbread cookies into a ziplock bag. Crush to fine crumbs. Add melted butter and mix well.
Press cookie crumbs onto the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven.