Decadent White Chocolate Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

DECADENT WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 oz White chocolate
2 c Pound cake crumbs *
1 1/2 lb Cream cheese, softened
1 c Sugar
2 1/2 ts Vanilla
1 tb Apricot brandy
2 c Sour cream

* or use graham cracker crumbs
Melt white chocolate over low heat in a double
boiler. Set aside to cool slightly. Preheat oven to
350 degrees. Distribute pound cake crumbs evenly over
the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Press crumbs
down lightly. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream
together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and apricot
brandy with an electric mixer for at least five
minutes or until very smooth. Add melted white
chocolate and blend another five minutes. Add sour
cream and mix to combine. Pour into crumb lined pan
and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Chill
overnight before serving.

This cheesecake freezes very well, and makes about
12-14 slices. It goes well with commercial fruit
sauces or fresh fruit but it is so delicious that it
really doesn't need anything else! It does look nice
when it is garnished with fresh raspberries and mint
sprigs though. This one has been described as "to die
for"!!!



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