Description
Treat yourself to a slice of Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets a crunchy strawberry topping. This delightful dessert combines the sweet and tart flavors of fresh strawberries with a rich, smooth filling, making it an irresistible choice for any gathering. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy holiday dinners, this cheesecake is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Firmly press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the strawberry mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg