Ingredients
– For the Crust:
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 large eggs
– ½ cup sour cream
– For the Strawberry Topping:
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– ½ cup strawberry glaze (store-bought or homemade)
– Optional Garnish:
– Whipped cream for serving
– Fresh mint leaves for decoration
Instructions
Creating White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake can be straightforward by following these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
3. Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
4. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
5. Add Melted Chocolate: Pour in the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract. Continue beating until fully combined.
6. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Don’t overbeat; mix until just combined.
7. Mix in Sour Cream: Add the sour cream and mix until creamy and smooth. Make sure no lumps remain.
8. Pour Filling into Crust: Carefully pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing it out with a spatula.
9. Bake the Cheesecake: Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for about 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
10. Cool: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.
11. Chill: Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
12. Prepare Strawberry Topping: Just before serving, toss the sliced strawberries with strawberry glaze until well coated. Arrange the strawberries on top of the cheesecake.
Following these steps will lead you to a delightful and creamy White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake that looks and tastes amazing!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 5g