Debbie's White Chocolate Cheesecake

Directions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; blend well.

Press onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 10 inch springform pan.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 5 minutes.

Cool on wire rack.

Combine cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until fluffy.

Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well.

Stir in white chocolate.

Beat egg whites (at room temperature) in a large bowl at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy; add cream of tartar, beating until soft peaks form.

Fold egg whites into cream cheese mixture.

Spoon mixture into crumb crust.

Bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes; turn oven off.

Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes; partially open door of oven and leave cheesecake in oven an additional 30 minutes.

Cool, chill 8 hours.

Remove from pan.

Serve with chocolate sauce drizzled on top, and fresh berries if desired.