Description
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake features a creamy filling on a graham cracker crust, topped with a sweet, crunchy strawberry mixture for a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 20 golden sandwich cookies (e.g., Golden Oreos), crushed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup strawberry gelatin mix (e.g., Jell-O powder)
- For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while you make the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat 16 oz of softened cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of sour cream, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top. Chill for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping: In a bowl, mix 20 crushed golden sandwich cookies, 3 tbsp of melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup of crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and 1/4 cup of strawberry gelatin powder. Combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Once the cheesecake is set, remove it from the springform pan. Press the strawberry crunch topping evenly onto the top and sides of the cheesecake.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh strawberries and dollops of whipped cream, if desired. Slice and serve chilled.