Ingredients
7 whole cinnamon graham crackers, crushed1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooledSTRAWBERRY SAUCE:1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup water1-1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberriesRed food coloring, optionalMelted white chocolate
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs and yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in white chocolate. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is just set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
For sauce, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Add strawberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in a few drops of food coloring if desired. Cool.
Spread strawberry sauce over top of cheesecake; drizzle with melted white chocolate. Refrigerate leftovers.
