White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Here’s a decadent White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake — creamy, fruity, and perfect for special occasions 🍓🍫

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🍰 White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• ¼ cup sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling

• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

• ½ cup sour cream

Topping

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

• 2–3 tbsp strawberry glaze or preserves (optional, for shine)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • Set oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. Make the crust

   • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

   • Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.

   • Bake 8–10 minutes, then let cool.

3. Prepare the filling

   • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

   • Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.

   • Fold in melted white chocolate gently until combined.

4. Bake the cheesecake

   • Pour filling over the cooled crust.

   • Bake 45–55 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.

   • Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside with door slightly open for 10 minutes to prevent cracking.

5. Cool and chill

   • Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

6. Add strawberries

   • Arrange sliced strawberries on top.

   • Optional: brush with glaze or preserves for a shiny finish.

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🌟 Tips

• Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling

• Don’t overmix after adding eggs to avoid cracks

• For extra richness, fold in a handful of finely chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips

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If you want, I can also give a no-bake version that’s lighter, faster, and still creamy with white chocolate and strawberries.