Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake with a crunchy twist in this Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress with its rich flavors and luscious texture.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 2 cups golden Oreo cookies, crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
Crunch Topping:
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 cup golden Oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- whipped cream and extra strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter, press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and flour. Gently fold in chopped strawberries and strawberry jam. Pour filling over the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until the center is almost set. Let the cheesecake rest in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the topping: Combine crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed Oreos, and melted butter. Press the mixture around the top edges of the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- For easier slicing, dip a sharp knife in hot water between cuts.
- This cheesecake can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept chilled.
- For a no-bake version, substitute the baked crust with a no-bake filling and refrigerate to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
