White Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake

Health score
4%
White Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake
45 min.
14
739kcal

Suggestions


Indulge your senses with our decadent White Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake, the perfect dessert to impress your guests or to treat yourself to a slice of luxurious delight. This exquisite cheesecake combines the creamy richness of white chocolate with the fresh, vibrant flavor of strawberries, creating a delightful harmony that’s hard to resist.

Imagine a velvety cheesecake filled with the smooth essence of quality white chocolate and a hint of sweet vanilla, set atop a crunchy chocolate wafer crust. Each bite is a celebration of flavors, as the luscious topping of fresh strawberries shines bright against the creamy backdrop, while a glossy apricot glaze adds a touch of elegance.

The balance of sweetness, creaminess, and a slight tartness from the strawberries makes this cheesecake not just a dessert but an experience that engages your taste buds and leaves a lasting impression. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual get-together, this cheesecake is bound to steal the spotlight.

With a total preparation time of just 45 minutes, plus a little chill time overnight, you can easily prepare this showstopper in advance. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and treat yourself and your loved ones to a stunning White Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apricot preserves 
  • tablespoons brandy 
  • ounce chocolate wafers such as nabisco famous 
  • 32 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup cream sour
  • pint strawberries hulled halved
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted melted (1 stick)
  • tablespoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 
  • pound chocolate white finely chopped (such as Lindt or Baker's)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • double boiler
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan. Wrap outside of pan with foil. Finely grind cookies in processor.
  2. Add melted butter; process until crumbs are moist. Press crumbs onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of pan.
  3. Bake until set, about 15 minutes. Cool on rack. Maintain oven temperature.
  4. Stir white chocolate in top of double boiler set over barely simmering water until melted and smooth.
  5. Remove from over water. Cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
  6. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, then salt; beat until smooth.
  7. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  8. Add sour cream, whipping cream and vanilla; beat until well blended.
  9. Bake cake until top begins to brown but center still moves slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Open oven door slightly; turn off oven. Leave cake in oven 30 minutes. Chill cake uncovered overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep refrigerated.)
  10. Run small knife between pan sides and cake. Release pan sides. Starting at outer edge of top of cake, arrange strawberry halves in slightly overlapping concentric circles, covering top completely. Stir preserves and brandy in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until mixture boils. Strain preserves.
  11. Brush glaze generously over strawberries, allowing some glaze to drip between berries. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Chill.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories739kcal
Protein5.52%
Fat59.87%
Carbs34.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.4
Glycemic Load
32.88
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.220434852268%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.7mg
Petunidin
0.11mg
Delphinidin
0.31mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
25.2mg
Peonidin
0.05mg
Catechin
3.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.79mg
Epicatechin
0.45mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Naringenin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.15mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:738.52kcal
36.93%
Fat:49.84g
76.67%
Saturated Fat:28.39g
177.44%
Carbohydrates:64.81g
21.6%
Net Carbohydrates:62.07g
22.57%
Sugar:52.35g
58.17%
Cholesterol:162.49mg
54.16%
Sodium:413.15mg
17.96%
Alcohol:1.35g
100%
Alcohol %:0.59%
100%
Protein:10.34g
20.68%
Vitamin C:60.72mg
73.61%
Vitamin A:1418.69IU
28.37%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.14%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.25%
Phosphorus:222.85mg
22.28%
Selenium:14.06µg
20.09%
Calcium:183.41mg
18.34%
Folate:49.37µg
12.34%
Potassium:431.47mg
12.33%
Vitamin E:1.78mg
11.89%
Fiber:2.74g
10.95%
Vitamin B5:1.07mg
10.7%
Copper:0.19mg
9.54%
Magnesium:37.24mg
9.31%
Iron:1.62mg
9%
Vitamin B12:0.53µg
8.82%
Zinc:1.18mg
7.87%
Vitamin K:8.11µg
7.72%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.39%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.21%
Vitamin B3:1.26mg
6.3%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.62%
Source:Epicurious