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White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

A decadent baked cheesecake with creamy white chocolate, fresh strawberries, and a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz white chocolate, melted cooled slightly
  • 1 cup sour cream
Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
  • 1/2 cup strawberry sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake 10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Stir in vanilla and melted white chocolate. Mix in sour cream until combined.
  5. Pour filling over crust, smooth top, and bake 55–65 minutes until edges set but center jiggles.
  6. Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour. Chill in fridge at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Top with fresh strawberries and drizzle with strawberry sauce before serving.

Notes

For best results, bake cheesecake a day ahead to allow flavors to develop.