Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a delightful yellow hue, topped with white chocolate and sprinkles.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon yellow food coloring
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted (for topping)
- Yellow food coloring (for topping)
- Yellow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in yellow food coloring and melted white chocolate.
- Pour cheesecake batter over cooled crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until set. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool slowly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
- Melt white chocolate chips for topping and mix with yellow food coloring. Drizzle over cooled cheesecake, then sprinkle with yellow sprinkles.
- Chill until topping sets.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter. Avoid overbaking; the cheesecake should have a slight jiggle in the center when done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, white chocolate, yellow velvet, celebration