No-Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries

Name: No-Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs (7 oz.); 1 stick unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; pinch of fine sea salt; 7 oz. white chocolate, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean paste or 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. finely grated orange zest; 1/4 tsp. finely grated lemon zest; 1 c. heavy cream; 3 tbsp. strawberry jam mixed with 1 tsp. hot water; Quartered strawberries, for garnish

By Kamran SiddiqiPublished: Jun 8, 2015

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Kamran Siddiqi

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Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs

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In his version of no-bake cheesecake, baker and cookbook author Kamran Siddiqi beats melted white chocolate and citrus zest into the creamy filling for a deep, decadent flavor.

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Ingredients

Crust

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (7 oz.)
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
pinch of fine sea salt

Filling

7 oz. white chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean paste or 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. finely grated orange zest
1/4 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 cup heavy cream
3 Tbsp. strawberry jam mixed with 1 tsp. hot water
Quartered strawberries, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Make the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt until evenly moistened. Press the crumbs over the bottom of a 9-inch round springform pan. Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, make the filling: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate on high power in 10-second intervals until just melted. Let cool slightly.
3. Step 3In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the cream cheese with the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla bean paste and orange and lemon zests until smooth. Gradually beat in the white chocolate. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl.
4. Step 4Wipe out the bowl of the stand mixer and add the cream to it. Attach the whisk and beat the cream at high speed until firm peaks form. Stir one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain. Spread the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust in an even layer. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
5. Step 5Unmold the cheesecake. Top with the strawberry jam and garnish with quartered strawberries. Cut the cake into wedges and serve.