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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

Strawberry crunch cheesecake slice with whipped cream topping

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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is a layered dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake base, sweet strawberry topping, and nostalgic cookie crunch coating.

Ingredients

  • Cream Cheese – forms the creamy base of the cheesecake
  • Sugar – balances the tang and sweetens the filling
  • Eggs – provide structure and help set the filling
  • Sour Cream – lightens the texture and adds smoothness
  • Vanilla Extract – enhances aroma and flavor
  • Graham Crackers – create a buttery, crisp crust
  • Butter – binds the crust and adds richness
  • Strawberries – used in the topping for fruity sweetness
  • Strawberry Gelatin or Sauce – thickens and intensifies the strawberry flavor
  • Golden Oreos – part of the crunch topping for nostalgic flavor
  • Freeze-Dried Strawberries – mixed into the topping for texture and color
  • Whipped Cream (optional) – used as a decorative topping

Instructions

  1. Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into a springform pan and bake briefly to set the crust.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix gently and pour over the cooled crust.
  3. Bake the cheesecake in a water bath until the center is just slightly wobbly. Cool slowly, then refrigerate.
  4. Simmer strawberries with gelatin or sauce until thickened. Cool and spread over the chilled cheesecake.
  5. Pulse Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries into crumbs. Mix with butter and press onto the cheesecake’s top and sides.
  6. Chill the finished cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight. Chill for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
  • Do not overmix after adding eggs to avoid air bubbles.
  • Bake in a water bath to ensure even texture and reduce cracking.
  • Cool gradually in the oven with the door slightly open.
  • Use a hot, clean knife for neat slices.

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