📝 Ingredients:
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
For the strawberry topping:
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1 tablespoon water
🔔 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the crust:
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
2️⃣ Melt the white chocolate:
Melt the white chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave. If using a microwave, stir every 30 seconds to avoid burning. Set aside to cool slightly.
3️⃣ Make the cheesecake filling:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
Mix in the melted white chocolate and sour cream until the filling is smooth.
4️⃣ Bake the cheesecake:
Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top appears dull.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
5️⃣ Prepare the strawberry topping:
In a small saucepan, combine strawberry jam and water. Heat over low until the mixture is smooth.
Add sliced strawberries, gently tossing them in the glaze until coated.
6️⃣ Chill and serve:
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Before serving, top the cheesecake with the glazed strawberries.
Release the cheesecake from the springform pan and serve chilled.
Enjoy your White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake, a truly exquisite dessert that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat!