Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
This Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is a deliciously indulgent dessert with a smooth, creamy cheesecake layer topped with a crunchy, sweet strawberry crust. Perfect for special occasions or as a treat for any day, this cheesecake offers the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures, with the freshness of strawberries in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 10-12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup strawberry puree
- For the topping:
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling:
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream.
- Fold in the strawberry puree until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter onto the cooled crust.
- Bake the cheesecake:
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50–60 minutes, or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on the counter.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best results.
- Prepare the topping:
- In a bowl, combine the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, melted butter, sugar, and graham cracker crumbs.
- Gently sprinkle the mixture on top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Serve:
- Slice the cheesecake, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps in your cheesecake batter.
- For a smoother texture, you can strain the strawberry puree before adding it to the cheesecake filling.
- Feel free to adjust the level of sweetness to your liking.
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