Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 6 ounces white chocolate chopped
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs

Method

  • Puree and strain raspberries.
  • Mix crushed wafers and margarine or butter.
  • Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
  • Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine pureed raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch, stirring well.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile melt chocolate over low heat, stirring.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until combined after each addition.
  • Gradually beat in melted white chocolate until blended.
  • Spread over crumb crust.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup of raspberry mixture over filling; swirl with a knife to marbleize.
  • Cover and chill remaining raspberry sauce; return to room temperature before serving.
  • Bake in a 350F (180C) F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until center appears set when shaken.
  • Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack.
  • Loosen crust from sides of pan.
  • Cool 30 minutes more; remove sides of pan.
  • Cool completely.
  • Chill at least 4 hours before slicing.
  • Serve with remaining raspberry mixture.