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