Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets fresh strawberries and a crunchy topping. This easy-to-make dessert is not only visually stunning but also offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a must-have for any gathering or celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pureed fresh strawberries (about 8 ripe strawberries)
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in pureed strawberries until evenly combined.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let cool inside for about an hour with the door ajar. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, mix crushed cookies with melted butter if desired and sprinkle over chilled cheesecake for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg