Name: Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups crushed graham crackers; 1/2 cup melted butter; 2 tbsp sugar; 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese (softened); 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen); 1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla cookies (like Golden Oreos); 1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry cookies; 4 tbsp melted butter (for topping)

Description

A creamy cheesecake topped with vibrant strawberries and a delightful crunch, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup melted butter
2 tbsp sugar
3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla cookies (like Golden Oreos)
1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry cookies
4 tbsp melted butter (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
Prepare the crust by mixing crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
Make the filling by beating cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Gently stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for one hour.
Prepare the strawberry layer by cooking strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until thickened.
Let the strawberry mixture cool to room temperature.
Create the crunch topping by mixing crushed vanilla cookies, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter.
Assemble the cheesecake with the strawberry layer and crunch topping.
Chill before serving for at least 4 hours.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, prepare the cheesecake a day before serving. Fresh strawberries provide better taste and presentation, but frozen can be used in a pinch.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, strawberries, summer, baking