Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake featuring white chocolate, macadamia nuts, and a delicious caramel swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tbsp butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 oz sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp high-quality vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1⁄2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
- 1⁄2 cup macadamia nuts (for topping)
- 4 tbsp melted white chocolate (for topping)
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce (for topping)
Instructions
- Melt the butter and mix it with the graham cracker crumbs until well combined. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick baking spray and press the crust mixture onto the bottom and sides. Put the crust in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until fully melted.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream and melted white chocolate, mixing well.
- Add the eggs, egg yolk, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared springform pan. Drizzle 1/2 cup of caramel sauce on top and use a knife to swirl it slightly.
- Sprinkle the roughly chopped macadamia nuts around the edge of the cheesecake.
- Place the springform pan on a cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes. The edges should be set while the center jiggles slightly.
- Once done, let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Transfer the cheesecake to the fridge and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to set.
- When ready to serve, remove the cheesecake from the fridge. Top it with additional macadamia nuts, drizzle melted white chocolate, and finish with caramel sauce. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate when melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, white chocolate, macadamia nuts, caramel