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Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake

This Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake recipe doesn't just satisfy your sweet tooth—it provides a multi-textured experience that combines smooth cheesecake with a juicy strawberry layer and a crispy topping. It’s a surefire hit for any dessert lover.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

For the filling:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

For the strawberry layer:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the crunch topping:

  • 1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1/2 cup crushed shortbread cookies
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Crust Preparation: Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill.
  2. Filling Creation: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust. Chill.
  3. Strawberry Layer: Cook strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened. Cool slightly, then pour over filling. Chill to set.
  4. Crunch Topping: Mix freeze-dried strawberries, shortbread cookies, and butter. Sprinkle over strawberry layer.
  5. Final Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. Serve: Loosen the cheesecake from the pan with a knife, remove the springform, and serve chilled.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes