Name: No-Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
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 -

Ingredients for - No-Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries

1. 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs (7 oz.)

2. 1 stick unsalted butter, melted

3. 1/4 c. granulated sugar

4. 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

5. pinch of fine sea salt

6. 7 oz. white chocolate, finely chopped

7. 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean paste or 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

8. 1/4 tsp. finely grated orange zest

9. 1/4 tsp. finely grated lemon zest

10. 1 c. heavy cream

11. 3 tbsp. strawberry jam mixed with 1 tsp. hot water

12. Quartered strawberries, for garnish

How to cook deliciously - No-Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries

1 . Stage

Make 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 . Stage

Meanwhile, 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 . Stage

In 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 . Stage

Wipe 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 . Stage

Unmold the cheesecake. Top with the strawberry jam and garnish with quartered strawberries. Cut the cake into wedges and serve.