White Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake

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

Suggestions


If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a show-stopping dessert, this White Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake is the perfect choice! Creamy, decadent, and bursting with the freshness of strawberries, this cheesecake combines the rich flavors of white chocolate with the tangy smoothness of cream cheese, creating a harmonious balance that will leave everyone wanting more.

The luscious strawberry topping not only adds a beautiful pop of color but also offers a delightful contrast to the rich cheesecake beneath. Each slice is a celebration of flavors and textures, making every bite a divine experience. With a buttery chocolate wafer crust, a creamy filling, and a glossy fruit glaze, this dessert is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Best of all, you can prepare it in just 45 minutes, though the real magic happens when it chills overnight in the refrigerator, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully. Whether it’s a special occasion or simply an indulgent treat, this cheesecake is sure to delight. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to whip up a dessert that will make any gathering unforgettable!

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