Strawberry / White Chocolate Sauce Cheesecake Recipe

Cheesecake Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Crust

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   Bake the Crust

   Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool while preparing the filling.

3. 3

   Make the Cheesecake Filling

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and mix until fully combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.

4. 4

   Add White Chocolate

   Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly, then fold it into the cheesecake mixture.

5. 5

   Combine and Bake

   Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.

6. 6

   Cool and Chill

   Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for about an hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

7. 7

   Prepare Strawberry Sauce

   In a saucepan, combine fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Let it cool.

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   Serve

   Once the cheesecake is chilled, remove it from the springform pan. Drizzle the strawberry sauce over the cheesecake before serving.