Strawberry Cheesecake

 

White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 ¾ cups crushed strawberry-flavored cookies (like Golden Oreos or graham crackers with freeze-dried strawberries)

¼ cup melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 large eggs

½ cup sour cream

½ cup heavy cream

6 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

For the Strawberry Swirl (Optional):

½ cup strawberry preserves or purée

1 tbsp sugar (if using fresh purée)

For Garnish:

Fresh strawberries, sliced

White chocolate shavings

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined.

3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

4. Bake for 8 minutes, then let it cool while you prepare the filling.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

5. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

6. Add sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy.

7. Mix in eggs one at a time, beating just until incorporated.

8. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream, then mix in melted white chocolate until smooth.

3. Assemble the Cheesecake

9. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.

10. If adding a strawberry swirl, spoon the strawberry purée on top and use a knife to swirl it into the batter gently.

4. Bake the Cheesecake

11. Place the cheesecake pan in a larger roasting pan. Fill the outer pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan (this helps prevent cracks).

12. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.

13. Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.

5. Chill & Serve

14. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

15. Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberries and white chocolate shavings.

Enjoy this creamy, dreamy White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake!