White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

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Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 oz white chocolate, chopped and melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

For the topping:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam (optional, for glaze)
  • Extra white chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust:
    • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
    • In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened.
    • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
    • Bake for 8–10 minutes. Remove and let cool while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the filling:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
    • Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed and scraping the bowl as needed.
    • Mix in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
  3. Bake the cheesecake:
    • Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
    • Wrap the bottom of the springform pan with foil and place it in a larger roasting pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides (water bath).
    • Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
    • Turn off the oven, crack the oven door slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  4. Chill and top:
    • Remove cheesecake from oven and water bath. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    • Before serving, top with fresh sliced strawberries. If you’d like a shiny glaze, gently warm the strawberry jam and brush it over the strawberries.
    • Garnish with white chocolate shavings if desired.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
    • Release the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and enjoy this creamy, decadent treat!

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