Elegant Vanilla Cheesecake

ByThe Recipe Cravings

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 200 g digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 90 g unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling

  • 500 g cream cheese, softened
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the White Chocolate Glaze

  • 200 g white chocolate, chopped
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decoration

  • 2–3 small scoops vanilla ice cream (or vanilla mousse quenelles)
  • Edible flowers
  • Gold leaf or edible gold pearls (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C).
  2. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter until evenly combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan.
  4. Refrigerate the crust for 20 minutes.
  5. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  7. Mix in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until smooth.
  8. Pour the filling over the chilled crust.
  9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight wobble.
  10. Turn off the oven, leave the door slightly open, and let the cheesecake cool gradually for 1 hour.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  12. Heat the heavy cream until just simmering.
  13. Pour it over the chopped white chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes.
  14. Stir until smooth, then add the vanilla extract.
  15. Allow the glaze to cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled cheesecake to create elegant drips.
  16. Decorate with vanilla scoops, edible flowers, and gold leaf just before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 55 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time: About 8 hours
Servings: 10–12 slices

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