Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
This Berrylicious Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is the ultimate treat for berry lovers! With a creamy vanilla cheesecake base, a layer of sweet strawberries, and a buttery strawberry shortcake crunch topping, every bite is a perfect mix of creamy, fruity, and crunchy. It’s a showstopper dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup crushed golden Oreos
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add sour cream and flour. Beat just until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is just set. Turn off oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- While chilling, make the topping: mix crushed golden Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, strawberry gelatin, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Top the chilled cheesecake with chopped strawberries and sprinkle generously with the strawberry crunch topping.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling.
- For clean slices, run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe it between cuts.
- The strawberry crunch topping can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg