Description
Indulge in this luscious White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake, featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy white chocolate-infused filling studded with fresh strawberries, and topped with sliced strawberries and white chocolate drizzle. Perfectly baked to silky smoothness, this elegant dessert is ideal for special occasions or a delightful treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- â…“ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Topping
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake evenly.
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even layer to form the base of the cheesecake.
- Make the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Add the melted and cooled white chocolate chips, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Incorporate eggs and strawberries: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a silky texture. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries to distribute them evenly without breaking them up too much.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the prepared filling over the crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool in oven: Once baking is complete, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool gradually inside for about an hour to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate: After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow it to completely set and develop full flavor.
- Decorate and serve: Before serving, top the cheesecake with sliced fresh strawberries and drizzle with melted white chocolate for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling without lumps.
- Melting the white chocolate and letting it cool prevents scrambling when mixed with the cream cheese.
- Gradual cooling inside the oven helps minimize cracks on the cheesecake surface.
- Allowing the cheesecake to chill overnight improves texture and flavor.
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and texture; frozen strawberries are not recommended.
