White Chocolate Cheesecake

Recommended Hamilton Beach® Product:  Hand Mixers

• 6 oz. white chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In the top of a double boiler, over simmering water, melt white chocolate. Set aside and cool slightly.
2. In a small bowl combine vanilla wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch springform pan.
3. Stir flour into sugar. In a large mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese and sugar/flour mixture until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until smooth.
4. Add vanilla and melted chocolate. Mix until blended.
5. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until edges are set. Center will be shaky.
6. Cool, then refrigerate 4 hours before serving. May be prepared 1 to 2 days in advance.