Desserts

White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the crust:

  • 200g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers), crushed
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 200g white chocolate, chopped
  • 500g cream cheese, softened
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 200ml heavy cream (chilled)
  • 2 eggs

For the strawberry topping:

  • 250g fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

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Preparation :

  1. Make the crust:
    • Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter until well combined.
    • Press into the base of a springform pan (about 20cm/8 inches).
    • Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
  2. Prepare the filling:
    • Melt white chocolate gently over a double boiler or in the microwave (30-second intervals).
    • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
    • Add vanilla, then mix in the melted white chocolate.
    • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
    • Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each.
  3. Bake the cheesecake:
    • Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
    • Pour the filling into the crust.
    • Bake for about 50–60 minutes or until just set (center may still jiggle slightly).
    • Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
    • Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Make the strawberry topping:
    • In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and (optional) cornstarch.
    • Cook over medium heat until thickened and glossy (about 5–7 minutes).
    • Let cool, then pour over the chilled cheesecake.

Optional:

Garnish with white chocolate curls or fresh mint leaves before serving.

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