White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the cheesecake filling:

• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the strawberry topping:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Crust:
   • Mix crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
   • Press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
   • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes. Set aside.
2. Filling:
   • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
   • Add melted white chocolate and vanilla.
   • Beat in eggs one at a time.
   • Mix in cream (or sour cream) until smooth.
   • Pour over crust.
3. Bake:
   • Bake at 160°C (325°F) for 50–60 minutes, until center is just set.
   • Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
4. Strawberry topping:
   • Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
   • Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick.
   • Cool, then spread over chilled cheesecake.
5. Serve:
   • Chill well, slice, and enjoy 🍓🤍