Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
A creamy cheesecake layered with fresh strawberries and topped with a delightful crunch, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a springform pan and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
- Add the strawberry puree to the cream cheese mixture and fold gently.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake at 325°F for 1 hour.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed freeze-dried strawberries before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding cocoa powder for a chocolate version or mint for a refreshing twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, strawberry, dessert, summer, easy recipe