White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

• 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
  
  
  1. 1. In a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
  2. In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to boil, and continue boiling 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds.
  3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt white chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla and melted white chocolate. Pour half of batter over crust. Spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. Pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, and again spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over the top. Swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. Serve with remaining raspberry sauce.

• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Drinks to Try

Peninsula Cellars Traverse City, Mi

Kroupa Orchards Apple Wine $12.99/bottle

This blend of Macintosh, Spy, Empire, and Greening apples makes for a delicious, light, crisp wine with an acidic tang.

Hot Rod Cherry $14.99/bottle Tasting Room Only

A high octane blend of Montmorency, Ulster, and Balaton cherries, resulting in a great cherry flavor, with a hint of ginger spice.

Kroupa Orchards White Cherry wine $11.99/bottle SOLD OUT!!

A blend of Emperor Francis and Gold cherries, resulting in a sweet, soft, and golden wine.

Melange $16.99/bottle SOLD OUT!!

A port style wine, made from Ulster black sweet cherries and grape brandy. The flavors of rich black sweet cherries are balanced by the high alcohol brandy, creating a delightful complement to chocolate desserts.

Wine and Spirits

Round Barn Winery, Brewery, Distillery

Amazing Winery and brewery that not only offers a variety of spirits and wine, all made locally.  But, also offers an environment that is an experience.  They offer live music, charity events, and a lot more.  There is truly something for everyone; from beer drinker to wine consumers.

Restaurant Reviews

Biaggis Italian Restaurant

Biaggis Italian is a great place if you are craving rich pasta dishes and decadent desserts.  It is an upscale scene, yet you still feel causal and comfortable.  Every time we've visited, we have found the wait staff to be extremely knowledgable and very attentive.  The portions are always huge and every dish we've tried has been filling.

Best Dishes to try:
FETTUCCINI WITH LOBSTER
Black fettuccini tossed with lobster, wild mushrooms
and a homemade lobster-cream sauce.

SHRIMP AND CRAB CANNELLONI
Spinach pasta filled with shrimp, crab meat, ricotta cheese
and spinach. Baked in a rich lobster-tomato cream sauce.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH
PARMESAN-GORGONZOLA BUTTER
Marinated pork chops grilled and topped with a mild
Parmesan-Gorgonzola butter. Served with a medley of sautéed
vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes and a roasted garlic demi-glace.