Description
Creamy strawberry crunch cheesecake delivers a delightful blend of tangy and sweet flavors. Layers of graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake, and crisp strawberry topping promise a memorable dessert experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream or heavy cream
- 2 cups (300 grams) fresh strawberries
Crust and Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) graham crackers or golden Oreos
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
Flavoring and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (3 ounces / 85 grams) strawberry gelatin mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and create a buttery foundation using finely ground graham crackers or golden Oreos pressed firmly into the springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla extract, then gently fold in eggs until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and creamy.
- Carefully transfer the luscious cheesecake batter into the prepared crust, ensuring an even distribution and minimal air pockets.
- Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center while the edges appear set and golden.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to achieve optimal texture.
- Pulverize freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder, blending with gelatin to create a vibrant, crisp topping with intense berry flavor.
- Whip fresh cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy garnish for the chilled cheesecake.
- Generously sprinkle the strawberry crunch mixture over the surface, followed by delicate dollops of whipped cream.
- Chill for an additional hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and topping to set perfectly.
Notes
- Experiment with different cookie bases like graham crackers or golden Oreos for varied texture and flavor profiles.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling with perfect consistency.
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries finely to create an even, delicate crunch topping that distributes evenly across the cheesecake surface.
- Consider making a gluten-free version by using gluten-free cookies and checking ingredient labels for potential allergens.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg