Indulge in the heavenly taste of our Cherry Bliss Cheesecake with Whipped White Chocolate Ganache. This cheesecake combines the crumbly texture of a classic shortbread crust, the creamy richness of cheesecake, and the sweet tanginess of cherry filling, all topped with a light and airy white chocolate ganache.
Why You’ll Love This: The delightful combination of cherries and velvety cheesecake, paired with the luxurious whipped ganache, offers an exquisite taste experience that’s hard to resist.
Perfect Occasion: This cheesecake is perfect for celebrations, romantic dinners, or as a sophisticated treat for those special moments.
Shortbread Base Ingredients:
- 180g flour
- 130g unsalted butter (100g for dough + 30g for forming the crust)
- 2 tbsp water
- 70g sugar
- 5g baking powder
Base Preparation:
- Cut cold butter into cubes, add sugar, flour, and baking powder. Mix until it forms a sandy texture. Add water and combine until it forms a dough.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes until golden. Cool, then blend into crumbs, mix with melted butter, and form the base and sides of the cheesecake.
Cheesecake Layer Ingredients:
- 750g cream cheese
- 150g sugar
- 100g heavy cream (33-35%)
- 3 eggs (size C1)
- 30g lemon juice
Cheesecake Preparation:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Blend everything until smooth and pour over the shortbread base.
- Bake at 120°C (248°F) for 110 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Cherry Filling:
- 150g cherries
- 50g sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Filling Preparation:
- Cook cherries, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until thick. Cool and spread over the cheesecake.
Whipped White Chocolate Ganache:
- White chocolate
- Heavy cream
- Gelatin
Ganache Preparation:
- Melt white chocolate with cream and softened gelatin.
- Let it cool, then whip until fluffy.
Decorate the cheesecake with
the whipped white chocolate ganache, creating a luxurious and enticing topping.
Savor every bite of this Cherry Bliss Cheesecake, where the luscious layers of shortbread, creamy cheesecake, tangy cherry, and velvety ganache come together for a truly divine dessert experience.
