White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake (Creamy & Easy Recipe)

Recipe Overview

• Prep time: 30 minutes
• Cook time: 60 minutes
• Cooling and chilling time: 6 hours or overnight
• Total time: Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes
• Servings: 12 slices
• Course: Dessert
• Cuisine: American-inspired
• Method: Baking
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Ingredients for White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

These ingredients are easy to find at most American grocery stores. For the best texture, use full-fat block cream cheese and good-quality white chocolate.

For the Graham Cracker Crust

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the White Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

• 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 8 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for a slightly firmer filling)

For the Strawberry Topping

• 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water