A rich and creamy cheesecake with a luscious white chocolate filling, topped with fresh strawberries. This dessert is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, sure to impress your guests! 😍🍰
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
12 oz white chocolate, chopped
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tbsp powdered sugar (for strawberries)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. 🏠🔥
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. 🍪
Duration: 3 minutes
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside to cool. 🕒
Duration: 10 minutes
In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. 🍫✨
Duration: 3 minutes
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract, and mix until combined. 🍰💫
Duration: 5 minutes
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, add the heavy cream and mix until the batter is smooth and creamy. 🥚🥄
Duration: 4 minutes
Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. 🕒🍰
Duration: 50-60 minutes
Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set. 🧊❄️
Duration: 4 hours
Before serving, toss the sliced strawberries with powdered sugar and arrange them on top of the cheesecake. 🍓✨
Duration: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal per slice | Servings: 12 servings
