White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup refined sugar
Filling:
- 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup melted and cooled white chocolate
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Topping:
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips, melted
Preparation
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and refined sugar. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the melted white chocolate, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the Egg: Add the egg, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Bake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust and spread it evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.
- Cool: Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool gradually for about an hour.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Before serving, top with additional chopped strawberries and melted white chocolate chips.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes + cooling time
Calories: 420 kcal per serving
Servings: 8
