Gluten-Free Strawberry White Chocolate Blondie Cheesecake
Delicious, white chocolate blondie crust topped with a white chocolate cheesecake layer and fresh strawberries. Take it up a notch by adding a little Grand Marnier (orange liquor) or Amaretto. This recipe works equally as well with raspberries, blueberries or cherries.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
2 hourshrs
Total Time3 hourshrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, gluten free
Keyword: Cheesecake, Dessert, Gluten Free
Servings: 16
Calories: 437kcal
Author: Alina Eisenhauer
Equipment
10-inch springform pan
digital scale
mixer
Ingredients
WHITE CHOCOLATE BLONDIE
226gramsunsalted butter
154gramswhite chocolate, chopped
350gramsgranulated sugar(or raw coconut sugar)
2teaspoonsvanilla
2largeeggs
1largeegg yolk
285grams1:1 gluten-free flour blend
1teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspooncornstarch(can omit if allergic)
1teaspoonsalt
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
70gramswhite chocolate
30gramsheavy cream
448gramscream cheese, room temperature (16 oz)
1teaspoonvanilla
212gramsgranulated sugar
4ouncesCool Whip (or whipped cream
GLAZED STRAWBERRIES
448gramsstrawberries (1 pound)
3tablespoonsstrawberry jam
2teaspoonsGrand Marnier or Amaretto(optional)
WHIPPED CREAM
112gramsheavy whipping cream
30gramsconfectioners' sugar (½ cup)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch springform pan.
BLONDIE CRUST
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and the chopped white chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each one until fully melted.
Add the sugar, and mix to combine.
Add the vanilla, eggs and egg yolk, and mix until incorporated.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cornstarch and salt.
Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and mix until combined.
Let the batter rest for 30 minutes, covered, at room temperature.
Pour batter into springform pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes.When done, the blondie should be set and golden brown across the top. The center may sink very slightly as it cools.
Allow to cool completely in the pan.
CHEESECAKE
In a small microwave-safe dish, combine the white chocolate and heavy cream.
Melt the white chocolate and heavy cream using 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Beat cream cheese, vanilla and sugar until smooth.
Add the white chocolate mixture, and mix to combine.
Fold in Cool Whip.
Run a knife around the outside of the springform pan to make sure the crust is not stuck to the edges. Leave it in the pan to finish assembly.
Spread cheesecake evenly on top of blondie, then put in refrigerator until firm about 2-3 hours.
Glazed Strawberries
Wash strawberries, and cut off tops so they are similar size in height.
Mix strawberry jam with liquor or a little warm water to loosen slightly. Toss strawberries with jam to coat.
Whipped Cream
Whip heavy whipping cream on high speed until it begins to thicken.
Add confectioners' sugar and juices, and whip until it you get stiff peaks.
Pipe whipped cream around edges of cheesecake.
Place whole strawberries inside the whipped cream border, using berries that are similar in size. Take remaining strawberries, slice and toss back into the bowl with the jam to coat. Pile sliced strawberries on top of the cheesecake.
Warm a thin, flexible spatula or knife under running water, quickly wipe and then run around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the springform pan.