Here’s a rich, decadent recipe for White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake — smooth, creamy, and bursting with berry flavor. It’s perfect for special occasions or when you just want to treat yourself to something indulgent.
🍓 White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake
🍽️ Servings: 10–12
⏱️ Prep Time: 30 minutes
⏲️ Bake Time: 1 hour
❄️ Chill Time: At least 6 hours or overnight
Ingredients
🧁 Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
🍫 Filling:
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24 oz (675g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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8 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
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½ cup sour cream
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¾ cup pureed fresh strawberries (strain if watery)
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Optional: 1–2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for thicker texture)
🍓 Strawberry Topping:
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1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
Instructions
1. Make the Crust:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
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Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Bake for 10 minutes, then cool while you prepare the filling.
2. Prepare the Filling:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar and mix well.
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Mix in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and sour cream.
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Stir in melted white chocolate until fully incorporated.
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Gently fold in strawberry puree (and flour/cornstarch, if using).
3. Bake the Cheesecake:
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Wrap the springform pan with foil and place in a larger pan (for a water bath).
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Pour cheesecake batter into the crust.
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Place both pans in the oven, and fill the outer pan halfway with hot water.
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Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
4. Cool and Chill:
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Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour.
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Remove, cool to room temp, then chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
5. Make the Strawberry Topping:
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In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
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Cook over medium heat until strawberries break down (5–10 min).
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If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
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Cool before topping the cheesecake.
6. Assemble:
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Spoon cooled strawberry topping over chilled cheesecake.
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Garnish with white chocolate shavings or extra fresh strawberries if desired.
🍽️ Serving Tip
Slice with a hot knife for clean edges, and serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy.