White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Santacafe

Directions

1. 1

   CRUST----------------------------------- 2 c Graham cracker crumbs 1 c Ground almonds 1/4 c Clarified butter in liquid Form

2. 2

   Press the mixture onto the bottom and two thirds up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan

3. 3

   Filling: In a double boiler melt the chocolate, stirring until it is smooth, and remove the bowl from the heat

4. 4

   In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy

5. 5

   add the sugar and beat in the whole eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time and beating well after each addition

6. 6

   Beat in the flour and the vanilla, and add the melted chocolate in a slow stream, beating until the filling is well combined

7. 7

   Scatter the raspberries over the bottom of the crust, pour filling over them, and bake the cheesecake in the middle of a preheated 250F oven

8. 8

   Let the cheesecake cool in the pan on a rack