Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheese Cake Recipe
Indulge in the delightful Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake that combines the richness of cream cheese with the freshness of strawberries, topped with a crunchy twist.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crust:
- 2 cups (200g) crushed Golden Oreos or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 cup (100g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) strawberry jam or puree
Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup (100g) crushed Golden Oreos
- 1/2 cup (60g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Whipped cream
- Make the Crust: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed Golden Oreos or graham crackers and melted butter. Mix until evenly combined.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Divide the filling in half. Mix the strawberry jam or puree into one half of the filling to create a strawberry layer.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Spread the plain cheesecake layer evenly over the chilled crust.
- Spread the strawberry cheesecake layer on top of the plain layer.
- Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping: In a bowl, combine the crushed Golden Oreos, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the Crunch Topping: Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping evenly over the cheesecake.
- Serve: Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight for flavors to meld.
- Experiment with different fruits for the filling for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake, Crunchy Cheesecake, Dessert Recipe, Cream Cheese Dessert