Strawberry Cheesecake (Print Version)
This rich cheesecake comes with a creamy center, buttery crust, strawberry topping, and melted white chocolate drizzle.
# Ingredients:
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted for the crust.
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1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers (crumbs).
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¼ cup white sugar for the crust.
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3 (8 oz) blocks of soft cream cheese.
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1 tsp pure vanilla.
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½ cup sugar for the filling.
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1 cup sour cream.
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3 eggs, large.
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¼ cup plain flour.
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½ cup sugar, used in the strawberry sauce.
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2 cups sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen).
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
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¼ cup white chocolate bits.
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2 tbsp heavy whipping cream.
# Directions:
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Set the oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Combine the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Firmly press the mixture into the base of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Pop the pan into the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Set it aside to cool down.
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Use a large bowl to blend your cream cheese with the sugar. Mix until it's all smooth, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in the vanilla extract until well mixed.
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Add an egg, mix it in, then repeat for each of the remaining eggs.
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Gently add sour cream and flour, blending until all is combined smoothly.
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Pour the creamy mixture right over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
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Bake for 55-60 minutes. The center should jiggle just a little when shaken lightly.
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Turn off the oven, leave the door slightly open, and let it rest for an hour.
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Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Heat up strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan on medium for around 10-12 minutes. Once it's thick, let it cool completely.
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In the microwave, melt white chocolate and cream together in 20-second bursts. Give it a good stir until smooth, then set aside to cool just a bit.
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Spread the strawberry topping evenly over your chilled cheesecake.
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Decorate the cheesecake by drizzling the melted chocolate on top.
# Notes:
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A smooth, creamy dessert with sweet strawberry layers and a fancy touch of white chocolate.
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Perfect for celebrating or making any gathering special.
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You can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren't available.