12 Heavenly White Chocolate Recipes

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake — The Spruce / Elaine Lemm

Craving something sweet? Treat yourself to one of these decadent white chocolate recipes. You'll find great ideas here for heavenly desserts made with white chocolate, including sweet cakes, candies, cookies, holiday-ready desserts, and even a profoundly comforting white chocolate bread pudding.

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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

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Take your cheesecake game up several notches with this insanely rich and fluffy raspberry cheesecake. Made with vanilla-scented cream cheese and white chocolate and topped with fresh raspberry sauce and whole berries, it looks as delicious as it tastes.
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White Chocolate Bread Pudding

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There's no dessert quite as homey and comforting as bread pudding. This sweet and luscious white chocolate bread pudding not only impresses for dessert, but it is also a clever way to use up stale challah or brioche bread. Serve it topped with the included white chocolate sauce as an indulgent treat to enjoy after the weekend or holiday meals.
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Cookies-and-Cream Bark

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You need only two ingredients to whip up the cookies-and-cream candy bark of your dreams. Loaded with delectable chunks of chocolate sandwich cookies, this pretty white chocolate candy bark practically begs you to gobble it up. It's also quick and easy to make, so it's a fantastic gifting idea for last-minute holiday invites.
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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

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Sweet, vanilla-flavored white chocolate and salty, crunchy macadamia nuts are a match made in cookie heaven. This easy recipe makes a big batch of 4 dozen cookies, perfectly suited for sharing at a holiday cookie exchange or bake sale. Store any leftover macadamia nuts in the freezer in an airtight bag for later use.

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Champagne White Chocolate Truffles

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When you need a fabulous dessert for classy events, make these decadent champagne white chocolate truffles. Creamy, rich, and infused with the delicate sparkling flavor of champagne, they are a truly special treat. Whip them up for New Year's Eve celebrations, anniversary dinners, and other important occasions.
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White Chocolate and Raspberry Creme Brulée

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What's not to love about creme brulée, with its delicate silky custard, and the sharp snap of caramelized burnt sugar on top? This exquisite white chocolate and raspberry creme brulée isn't complicated to make in your kitchen and would be right at home in any upscale restaurant. Make it for a sweet ending to romantic steak dinners at home.
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White Chocolate Fudge With Marshmallow and Nuts

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You don't need a candy thermometer, fancy baking gear, or even an oven to make this creamy white fudge. Simply use the stovetop to melt together white chocolate chips, marshmallow fluff, and a few other basic baking ingredients. Pour the mixture into a pan, chill until set, and then cut into squares. It comes out perfect every time!
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White Chocolate French Buche de Noel

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Create holiday memories that will last forever when you make this show-stopping white chocolate yule log the centerpiece of your Christmas dinner table. With layers of airy vanilla sponge cake, frosted in a thick, fluffy white chocolate buttercream, all dusted in powdered sugar "snow" and decorated with your choice of holiday candies, it is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser at holiday time.

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White Hot Chocolate

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Brew up this ambrosial white hot chocolate when you crave sweet comfort this winter. Enjoy it by the fireside, or serve it to kids as a sweet warming treat after a busy day of sledding. The ingredient mix is even pretty enough to package up in cellophane bags with candy cane stirrers as a cute edible stocking stuffer.
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Guinness Black and White Chocolate Mousse

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For those who adore both chocolate and beer, no dessert could be finer than this stunning layered black and white chocolate mousse parfait. Whip it up for a St. Patrick's Day feast or football-watching events. The dark, malty flavors of stout beer pair perfectly with the bittersweet dark chocolate, while the white chocolate layer brings in sweetness.
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French White Chocolate Soufflé

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Sweet, rich, and custardy in flavor, yet with a light and airy texture, this French white chocolate soufflé never fails to delight dinner guests. If you serve it for a holiday meal, be sure to enhance the dessert's snowy mountain effect with a generous dusting of powdered sugar.
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White Chocolate Nougat

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Chewy and sweet, with a hint of vanilla flavor, and studded with dried fruits and pistachios, white chocolate nougat makes a scrumptious treat on its own. Or slice it into squares or rectangles, and drizzle it with melted chocolate, to create your own gourmet candy bars.

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