Description
This Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake with White Chocolate is a decadent, creamy dessert with a silky smooth filling, rich white chocolate, and vibrant strawberry swirls on a buttery graham or Biscoff crust. It’s perfect for spring celebrations, romantic evenings, or anytime you crave something sweet and show-stopping.
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker or Biscoff crumbs
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- For the Strawberry Swirl:
- 1/2 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 325°F (160°C). Grease or line a springform pan.
- Make Crust:
- Mix crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Prepare Strawberry Swirl:
- In a small saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Blend into a purée and cool.
- Prepare Filling:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and cornstarch. Mix in eggs one at a time. Fold in melted white chocolate.
- Assemble Cheesecake:
- Pour filling over crust. Spoon strawberry purée on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake:
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until center is just set. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool gradually. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
Notes
- Let melted white chocolate cool before mixing into the batter to avoid curdling.
- For clean slices, use a hot, damp knife.
- Try adding a white chocolate drizzle on top for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
