White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

 

Here’s a White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake recipe that’s creamy, dreamy, and perfect for any occasion!

White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:
For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup melted butter

For the cheesecake filling:

• 225g (8 oz) white chocolate, chopped
• 680g (24 oz) cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped

For the topping (optional but delicious):

• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• 2 tbsp strawberry jam (warmed to drizzle)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. Make the crust:

   • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
   • Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

3. Melt the white chocolate gently in a microwave or double boiler. Let cool slightly.

4. Make the filling:

   • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, mix well.
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating on low.
   • Mix in sour cream and melted white chocolate.
   • Fold in chopped strawberries.

5. Bake the cheesecake:

   • Pour the filling over the crust.
   • Bake for 55–65 minutes or until the center is almost set.
   • Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. Add topping (optional):

   • Arrange sliced strawberries on top. Drizzle with warm strawberry jam.

Serve chilled and enjoy every creamy, fruity bite! Would you like a no-bake version too?