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berrylicious strawberry crunch cheesecake
Sophia James

Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

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This berrylicious strawberry crunch cheesecake blends creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries and a nostalgic cookie topping—bringing indulgent, ice cream bar-inspired flavor to your dessert table.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup crushed golden Oreos or vanilla sandwich cookies
  • 1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted (for crunch)
  • 2 tbsp strawberry gelatin powder
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ⅔ cup sour cream room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup strawberry puree
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap with foil and set aside.
  2. Mix crust ingredients and press into pan base. Bake for 10 mins, then cool.
  3. Crush cookies and strawberries. Mix with butter and gelatin powder to create crunch topping. Set aside.
  4. Blend fresh strawberries into puree and strain for smoothness.
  5. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Add flour, then gently fold in strawberry puree.
  6. Pour filling over crust. Tap to remove air bubbles. Place in roasting pan with hot water halfway up sides.
  7. Bake 60–65 mins until center jiggles slightly. Cool in oven 1 hour, then cool fully on wire rack.
  8. Cook strawberry topping ingredients in saucepan until thickened. Cool completely.
  9. Chill cheesecake at least 6 hours or overnight. Sprinkle crunch topping around edges. Spoon strawberry topping in center and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35g

Notes

Use room temp dairy for a smooth batter. Don't skip the water bath to prevent cracking. Prepare crust and topping ahead for faster assembly. Mini versions work well in muffin tins.

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