Description
Luscious strawberry crunch cheesecake blends creamy richness with crisp graham cracker layers, creating a dessert that dances between smooth and crunchy textures. Sweet strawberry notes and velvety cream cheese invite you to savor each delightful bite of this irresistible summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed golden sandwich cookies
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
Topping Ingredients:
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Create a vibrant strawberry crunch topping by pulverizing sandwich cookies and freeze-dried strawberries, then blend with melted butter until uniformly combined. Set mixture aside for later use.
- Combine crushed cookies with melted butter, pressing firmly into the base of a springform pan to create a compact, even crust. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes to solidify.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth and free of lumps. Introduce vanilla extract for enhanced flavor, then gently fold in whipped heavy cream to maintain airy texture.
- Carefully transfer cheesecake mixture over the chilled cookie crust, ensuring smooth and even distribution. Generously sprinkle prepared strawberry crunch topping across the entire surface.
- Place cheesecake in refrigerator and allow to set for minimum 2-3 hours, or ideally overnight, to achieve perfect consistency and allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices on top for an elegant garnish and additional burst of fruity flavor. Slice with a clean, sharp knife for neat presentation.
Notes
- Ensure cookies and freeze-dried strawberries are finely crushed for a consistent, crispy texture that blends perfectly with the creamy cheesecake.
- Press the cookie-butter mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to create a solid, compact base that won’t crumble when slicing.
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to eliminate lumps and achieve a silky, velvety filling.
- Swap regular cookies with gluten-free alternatives and use dairy-free cream cheese for a gluten-free and vegan-friendly version of this dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg