Description
Indulgent white chocolate strawberry cheesecake beckons with creamy layers of sweet decadence. Luscious strawberry swirls and silky white chocolate create a dreamy dessert that melts in your mouth, promising pure bliss with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 6 ounces (170 grams) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) strawberry puree
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 ounces (57 grams) white chocolate, melted for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325F (163C) and lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the pan’s bottom to create a compact base.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky smooth texture.
- Gradually incorporate strawberry puree, melted white chocolate, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Carefully transfer the creamy mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center that indicates proper doneness.
- Immediately remove from oven and allow to cool at room temperature, preventing immediate cracking.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to achieve optimal setting and flavor development.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh strawberry slices and delicate white chocolate drizzle for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking: Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to reduce air bubbles that can cause surface cracks during baking.
- Water Bath Technique: Place the springform pan in a larger pan filled with hot water to create gentle, even heating and prevent surface cracking.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground almonds for a celiac-friendly crust option.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: This dessert can be prepared up to 3 days in advance, making it perfect for entertaining or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg