White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake creamy, luscious, and perfectly sweet with fresh strawberries and decadent white chocolate! Here’s a detailed recipe to make this showstopper dessert:
🍰 WHITE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
Serves: 12
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Chill Time: 4+ hours
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full crackers)
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⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Filling:
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16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
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½ cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
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1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
For the Topping:
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½ cup sliced fresh strawberries
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White chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined.
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Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
2. Melt the White Chocolate:
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Make the Filling:
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Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream (or heavy cream).
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Slowly fold in melted white chocolate until fully combined.
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Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
4. Bake the Cheesecake:
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Pour filling over the cooled crust.
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Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 50-60 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles.
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Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour (prevents cracking).
5. Chill:
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Remove from oven, cool completely at room temperature.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
6. Add Toppings:
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Before serving, top with sliced fresh strawberries and white chocolate shavings.
Tips:
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Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter.
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For extra strawberry flavor, you can swirl strawberry puree into the filling before baking.
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To prevent cracking, avoid overbaking and use the oven-cooling method.