Description
A luscious White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake that perfectly blends creamy white chocolate richness with fresh strawberry flavor, featuring a smooth pink-hued filling atop a buttery, crunchy graham cracker crust. Ideal for celebrations or a comforting dessert treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
For Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh strawberry halves
- White chocolate shavings or curls
- Toasted almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press firmly into the base of a springform pan to form an even crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Gently melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid scorching. Let it cool slightly before use.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Pour in the melted white chocolate, whipped heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until silky smooth and fully combined.
- Add Strawberry Puree: Puree fresh strawberries until smooth, then gently fold the puree into the cheesecake batter to infuse fresh flavor and create a pink tint.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling over chilled crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 45-55 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Avoid overbaking.
- Cool and Chill: Allow cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture and flavor melding.
Notes
- Use cream cheese and eggs at room temperature for a smooth batter without lumps.
- Cool gradually to prevent cracks on the cheesecake surface.
- Wrap the pan in foil for water bath baking to ensure even cooking and avoid leaks.
- Choose ripe, fragrant strawberries for best flavor in puree and topping.
- Chill thoroughly to improve slicing and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: white chocolate cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, creamy cheesecake, fruity dessert, baked cheesecake
