Description
This strawberry crunch cheesecake is a creamy, dreamy dessert with a rich cheesecake filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a nostalgic strawberry crunch topping. It’s the perfect mix of smooth, sweet, and crunchy, making it a must-try treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Graham crackers, crushed
- Melted butter
- Sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese, softened
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Strawberry puree or strawberry extract
- Heavy whipping cream
- Gelatin or cornstarch (to help it set)
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- Golden Oreos, crushed
- Freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- Melted butter
- Strawberry gelatin mix (optional, for extra flavor and color)
Instructions
Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix them with melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into a springform pan and refrigerate while making the filling.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and strawberry puree, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cheesecake mixture. Dissolve gelatin in warm water and mix it in for extra stability. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
In a bowl, mix the crushed Golden Oreos, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, melted butter, and optional strawberry gelatin. Sprinkle generously over the cheesecake.
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours, or overnight for the best results. Once set, slice and enjoy the creamy, crunchy goodness!
Notes
- For a no-bake version: Skip the gelatin and refrigerate for at least 8 hours for a firm set.
- Want extra crunch? Add the topping just before serving to keep it crispy.
- Substitutions: If you don’t have Golden Oreos, use vanilla wafers or graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake) or 10 minutes (baked crust)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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