Description
Sweet strawberry crunch cheesecake whisks dessert lovers into a paradise of creamy delight and crisp texture. Layers of rich cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and buttery crumble create a sensational treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 20 golden sandwich cookies (e.g., Golden Oreos), crushed
Crust and Base Components:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- ¼ cup strawberry gelatin mix (e.g., Jell-O powder)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter into a uniform mixture. Press the crumbly base firmly and evenly across the bottom of a springform pan, creating a compact layer. Refrigerate the crust to set while preparing subsequent components.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency. Incorporate vanilla extract and sour cream, stirring until seamlessly integrated. Separately, transform heavy cream into stiff, billowy peaks through vigorous whisking.
- Delicately fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a light, airy texture without deflating the incorporated air. Transfer the silky filling onto the chilled crust, using a spatula to create a smooth, level surface.
- Chill the developing cheesecake for several hours, allowing it to firm and develop its characteristic dense, creamy structure. The dessert should become sturdy enough to support additional layers.
- Construct the vibrant strawberry crunch topping by pulverizing golden sandwich cookies and combining them with melted butter, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and strawberry gelatin powder. Mix until the ingredients form a textured, crumbly composition.
- Carefully extract the set cheesecake from its pan, preparing for the final decorative stage. Generously distribute the strawberry crunch mixture across the top and sides, ensuring complete coverage.
- Embellish the dessert with fresh, glossy strawberries and optional dollops of whipped cream. Present the chilled cheesecake, ready to delight guests with its intricate layers and contrasting textures.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- Crush cookies and freeze-dried strawberries finely for a uniform, delicate crunch that coats the cheesecake beautifully.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks carefully to maintain its structure and create a light, airy texture in the cheesecake filling.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies and use certified gluten-free gelatin powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 433
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 237 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 69 mg