Here’s a decadent White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake—creamy, sweet, and loaded with fresh strawberries and white chocolate flavor. This recipe gives you a smooth, luscious cheesecake with a buttery crust and vibrant strawberry topping.
🍓🍫 White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients (9-inch springform pan)
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
For the Strawberry Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to sweetness of berries)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water for thicker glaze
🍓 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in sour cream/heavy cream and vanilla.
- Fold in melted white chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries.
3️⃣ Bake the Cheesecake
- Pour filling over cooled crust.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 45–55 minutes or until edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake in the oven with door ajar for 10 minutes to prevent cracking.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
4️⃣ Prepare the Strawberry Topping
- In a small saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat 5–7 minutes until berries release juices.
- Optional: stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 more minutes to thicken.
- Cool slightly before spooning over the chilled cheesecake.
5️⃣ Serve
- Remove cheesecake from springform pan.
- Spoon strawberry topping evenly over the top.
- Optional: garnish with white chocolate shavings or fresh mint.
🍓 Tips
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Fold in strawberries gently to prevent breaking them.
- White chocolate should be melted and cooled slightly to avoid curdling the batter.
- For extra richness, use a water bath during baking to prevent cracks.
If you want, I can also give you:
🍓 Mini individual cheesecakes
🍫 White chocolate strawberry swirl cheesecake
🥂 No-bake version
🍰 Layered strawberry-white chocolate torte
Do you want me to provide one of these variations?
